Chapter 1-Entrance Exam
I had arrived at the entrance exam for dual academy early with my friend Johnny Lumar but refused to go until I was sure I was the last one. I wanted to see what the people attempting to gain entrance to this prestigious academy were capable of, I had just seen the last duelist beat one of the professors, I think his name is Jaden Yuki; it was him and only one other student that had caught my attention. The other student was named Bastion Misawa. They seemed as if they would be worthy opponents but all the rest just seemed average or completely horrible.
I was waiting to be called down for my duel which I knew would be soon due to Jaden being the last arrival.
"Would Antonio Demimsy please report to dual arena four," a voice over the intercom sounded.
I stood up brushing my shoulder length hair out of my eyes. I was thin but well-muscled with brown hair that formed a frame around my head, and piercing grey eyes that many said held a cold glint. I was far from being a happy go lucky type, which had been driven out of me at a young age by the hardships of growing up an orphan. As I walked out onto the dual field I saw my opponent and it was the ugliest woman I've ever seen, she was wearing a blue suit with pink frills, and had a dual disk strapped to her chest.
"You are by far the ugliest woman I've ever seen," I told her without any emotion shown on my face.
"I'm a MAN!" the apparently male person screamed at me.
"Then why don't you start dressing like one," I retorted attempting to get under his skin.
"I'll have you know that this is highly fashionable," the man yelled at me.
"Look I'd rather we just got to the duel so I can crush you," I stated already seeing that this man could be easily manipulated.
"Fine but I won't lose twice to a slacker," He roared.
Crowler Antonio
4000 4000
"I'll go first," Crowler growled.
Crowler placed one card face down one in his spell/trap zone and then summoned an ancient gear monster with 1100 attack in attack position.
"That's all your turn,"
"About time," I said drawing from my deck the spell card Double Summon. Already a plan was forming in my head to end this dual.
"I'll activate from my hand my Vice Dragon's effect which is if you have any monsters on your side of the field and I have none then I can special summon him but his attack and defense are halved,"
Vice dragon appears on field- Atk-1000 Def-1200 Lv-5 (Effect)
"Now I'll normal summon Dark Resonator to the field in attack mode,"
Dark Resonator appears on the field –Atk-1300 Def-300 Lv-3 (Tuner/Effect)
(Crowd view)
"So now he has two next to useless monsters," came a snide comment from a pale black haired kid in a blue over coat, "How did this fool ever think he could beat Crowler?"
Across from him on the other side of the arena stood two people who had already passed their exams, one was a short kid with aquamarine hair and glasses. Standing next to him was a kid in a black leather jacket with brown hair.
"Why would he summon those two monsters?" wondered the short kid out loud, "They're not that powerful."
"Well Syrus if my hunch is correct he has something tricky planned for Crowler," the taller kid answered.
"Yah your probably right Jaden," Syrus stated confirming the taller boys name.
As they stood there talking a couple of students from the academy were watching the match intently, one was a woman with long blond hair and the other was a man with off colored black hair and a white over coat similar to the blue one.
"This should be interesting right Zane," the blond asked the dark haired boy.
"I have to wonder what he's planning." Zane said, "Do you have any Ideas Alexis?"
"Well, no I don't," Alexis stated unsure of how the boy could win.
(Antonio's View)
"Now I shall begin the advance towards your downfall," I said a small smile touching my lips, to bring the downfall of the arrogant was always one of my favorite pastimes.
"Hahaha. What can you do against the might of professor Crowler," Crowler laughed, "Besides with monsters as weak as yours you'll never beat me."
"You're under the impression that I'm done," I said my smile growing even bigger, "but the fact is I've only just begun."
"What is that supposed to mean," Crowler scowled.
"It means I ending this dual here and now," I stated my smile replaced by a scowl of my own, "Watch as my monsters resonate with power, I synchronize Vice Dragon and Dark Resonator to Syncro summon Void Ogre Dragon"
As I said this both of my monsters were pulled upwards but only one monster came back down a large bipedal black dragon with three horns on its head, one on the back center going back, and one on each cheek, it had red orbs were its joints connected, bat wing like ears, and armored from head to toe. It was pretty much a crueler and eviler looking version of a Red Eyes Black Metal Dragon.
Void Ogre Dragon appears on the field-Atk-3000 Def-3000 Lv-8 (Syncro/Effect)
"Rooooaaaaar," the Monster roared in aggression glaring at Crowler.
"I know you want to tear him apart Vod but you're going to need help to do it. Now I'll play from my hand the spell card Double Summon which allows me to normal summon again," I stated my scowl deepening, "and I'll normal summon from my hand Alexandrite Dragon."
Alexandrite Dragon appears on the field- Atk-2000 Def-100 Lv-4 (Normal)
"Next from my hand I'll play the equip spell card Dragon Treasure and equip it to Void Ogre Dragon therefore my dragon gains 300 extra attack and defense," I scowled.
Void Ogre Dragon's New Stats-Atk-3300 Def-3300 Lv-8 (Syncro/Effect)
(Crowd View)
"Whaaaaaat?" was the only thing that came from the mouth of the pale black haired boy.
Across from him Jaden and Syrus were talking to each other excitedly.
"Wooow, what a move," Syrus shouted, "I wish I was that skilled."
"Yea that was a pretty sweet move," Jaden cheered a huge grin on his face.
"Who would have thought he could make such a powerful monster from those two weak ones," Syrus cheered.
"This guy is one heck of a duelist," Jaden shouted.
As they continued to talk the two students from the academy were greatly impressed by the duelist's skills.
"Zane I think you've got some competition," Alexis said smiling at him.
"I think you're right Alexis," Zane stated the same stern look on his face, "He may prove to be an interesting adversary."
(Antonio's View)
"Now I shall place one card face down thereby voiding my hand of all cards," I stated the small smile returning to my lips, "I've more than enough power to bring this duel to a close, so I'll have my Void Ogre Dragon destroy your monster!"
My Void Ogre Dragon which I called Vod had begun to charge his attack a giant energy sphere that would be launched from his mouth and the duel would be mine.
"Not so fast fool," Crowler Sneered, "I activate my trap card Mirror Force,"
As the card came into effect a shield of something similar to glass appeared in front of Crowler's monster blocking my attack or so he thought.
"Do you think your little sheet of glass will stop my advance," I snarled the smile gone completely from my face, "Watch as I send your last defense to the void."
"Rooooaaaar," Vod screeched and as he did cracks began appearing in the pane which then shattered into thousands of pieces.
"How is this possible!?" Crowler screamed.
"Well you see my monster has a special ability," I stated my grin returning, "When I've no cards in my hand I can once per turn on either mine or my opponents, negate the activation of a card and destroy it, so you must know what that means Crowler."
"Uh…no…what?" Crowler asked the color draining from his face.
"Well it means you lose!" I yelled as both my monsters launch their attacks, bringing Crowler's life points to zero
Crowler Antonio
0 4000
Victory-Antonio
"I lost…I lost…a-a-again…sob," Crowler cried as he fell to his knees.
"A grown man crying over a couple of loses…what weakness," I sighed shrugging as I walked away leaving Crowler there to cry in front of the crowed.
(Crowd View)
"What just happened," The pale boy shouted.
"Well Chazz it looks like Crowler lost," a second boy.
"I can see that you idiot but how could Crowler lose to him," Chazz said with disgust as he got up to leave.
On the other side of the arena Jaden and Syrus were clapping and cheering.
"I can't believe he beat Crowler in one turn," Syrus cheered.
"Yeah he beat him faster than anyone before I bet," Jaden joined in clapping.
"What does this mean I missed the Match," An unknown voice said from behind them.
Syrus and Jaden turned around to see a clean shaven young man with short brown hair and blue eyes.
"I'm sorry but you missed it," Jaden Cheered.
"Yeah he beat him in a single turn," Syrus yelled.
"I can't believe I missed his match," the stranger sighed.
"Hey I didn't catch your name?" Jaden asked.
"My name's Johnny Lumar," The man Answered, "I was hoping to catch the end of my friends match but it looks like his luck held out."
"Wait what luck?" Syrus questioned.
"Well you see his name is Antonio and he has the greatest luck I've ever seen," Johnny answered, "He nearly always draws the card he needs no matter how unlikely it is."
"So he has an extreme amount of skill and luck?" came a question from behind them.
They turned to see Zane and Alexis standing there.
"Oh big bro this Johnny Lumar," Syrus said.
"Nice to meet you," Johnny stated extending his hand.
"I'm Zane Trusedale and this is Alexis Rhodes," Zane said shaking Johnny's hand.
"Lumar how was your duel," came a shout off to their left.
All five of them turned to see Antonio walking towards them.
(Antonio View)
As I strode towards Lumar I noticed he wasn't alone but talking with four other people.
"So Lumar are you going to answer my question?" I asked seriously, "Because I swear to god if you didn't make it you're dead."
"You don't need to threaten me Antonio," Johnny joked, "I won my duel in the usual manner."
"Oh so you mean you and your little puff-balls actually won," I taunted.
"Hey I've beat you before haven't I," Johnny shot back.
"Well Lumar it's all about the percentages you know," I countered, "I've got the higher percentage of wins from our duels you know."
"Yeah whatever," Johnny said brushing off the comment, "but aren't you going to introduce yourself to these people?"
"I must apologize for being so rude," I said with a slight bow, "My name is Antonio Demimsy."
They all told me their names as we exchanged greetings. I noted that Zane seemed to be a strong duelist while his brother was mediocre, Alexis was skilled as well but I doubted she could beat me, and then there was Jaden. I sensed in him much untapped potential as a duelist, I myself have never dreamed to hold the title of King of Games but this young man before me had the skill to claim that title but the question was would I allow him to and what would happen to him if he became too powerful. There was a saying power corrupts and what if it corrupted someone as skilled as Jaden Yuki.
"Hey Dem, earth to Dem are you there?" Johnny asked raising his hand to rap me on the head.
"Lumar remember no matter how hard you hit me I can hit you twice as hard," I stated calmly.
"You're so abusive," Johnny sighed, "but then again if you weren't your old aggressive self I would be worried."
"Look Lumar we can stand here and argue all day or we can go and see if we actually made it and what rank," I reasoned tired of this argument.
"Yeah I guess you're right," Lumar sighed, "Like always."
We bid goodbye to the four duelists and walked to reception to see if we made the cut, I was sure that I did with how well I trashed Crowler, but Lumar was a different story yes he could beat me but we had known each other for about eleven years and had memorized each other's strategies to the point where our duels became preset. I hoped he made it but I was a little worried as we approached the desk. He turned to us and asked what we wanted. So we told him that we wanted to know if we made it and what rank.
"What are your names?" the Representative asked.
"I'm Johnny Lumar," My friend told him.
"It looks like you've made it to your highest possible rank Ra Yellow…congratulations,"
"My names Antonio Demimsy," I chimed feeling the unease leaving me.
"Let me see…one moment please…checking…You don't seem to be registered,"
"Wait what?" I yelled shocked.
"You're not registered…it's as simple as that,"
"But I registered… I finished the exam," I yelled feeling my anger rising.
"Hey Antonio you need to keep your cool," Johnny said trying to calm me down, "Getting angry at this guy isn't going to change anything."
"I'm sorry but you're not registered,"
At this I stalked away before I lost it, I wasn't exactly a calm person to begin with, and the fact that I was being cheated out of my spot at duel academy wasn't helping me stay that way.
"Boh," sounded a little chirp from behind me.
"Kuri is right you know," Johnny told me as I turned to see a ghostly kuriboh floating above his shoulder but unlike normal kuriboh who had green eyes his had blue.
"Lumar…since when have I taken advice from that puffball?" I question Johnny sarcastically.
"Well never," He answered me, "but there's always a first time."
I snorted at this comment and turned to walk away only to collide with the one person in the entire world I did not want to see at the moment, Professor Crowler.
"Having trouble?" He asked with a cruel smile on his face, "Or did a slacker like you forget to register?"
"Crowler I know you've got something to do with this," I snarled baring my canines in a feral grin.
"You've no proof of any interference," Crowler scowled, "Just admit it you're a slacker."
"I beat you in a duel all ready Crowler," I roared, "Do I need to beat your face in with my bare hands now?"
"Are you threating me?" Crowler screeched right back, "I'm a professor at duel academy."
(Crowd Perspective)
"Hey Jaden I guess we're both in the Slifer red dorm Slifer," Syrus stated with a smile.
"Yeah I guess we are," Jaden said with a grin, "Did you hear something,"
"Are you threating me?" a voice that sounded like Crowler's was heard, "I'm a professor at duel academy."
"Why should I care you lying freak," a much angrier voice sounded and this voice was much more menacing, "You've screwed me out of my chance just because you're more worried about being beat by me."
As Jaden and Syrus rounded the corner they saw who the argument was between. It was Crowler shaking slightly as Antonio was being held back by Johnny. There was the sound of running footsteps from behind them so Jaden and Syrus turned around to see Zane and Alexis had come running to see what the disturbance was and they were as shocked as I was.
(Antonio Perspective)
"Crowler you are nothing but scum," I hissed again baring my canines, "I'll tear you apart."
"Antonio calm down," Johnny yelled at me attempting to hold me back.
"No Lumar," I roared, "This fool thinks he can stop me from achieving my destiny,"
"Antonio," Johnny cautioned me, "Attack him and you'll never get the chance to accomplish your father's dreams.
"Does this fool think that he can stop the tides of chaos," I snarled feeling a dark power course through me allowing me to break Johnny's grip on me, "I'll feed him to the shadows."
"Stop!" a voice roared with a bestial quality to it.
I turned to see a spectral dragon like creature standing just behind me; it was smaller than most dragons, and bipedal like a raptor.
"Eclipse," I said the rage leaving me as I gazed at my dual spirit, "I nearly lost it didn't I."
"Yes," came the hissing reply, "The tides of chaos must not yet be released."
"Who's he talking to?" Crowler said panicking as he looked around everywhere for who I was speaking to.
"Eclipse," I began calmly trying to contain my rage, "This man is lying, and he is trying to prevent me from attending the academy."
"There are other ways to get to the academy," the dual spirit hissed.
"You're right," I said a plan dawning on me, "Johnny I'll see you later."
As I turned to walk away leaving everyone standing there stunned, I had a small grin on my face, and that was because I would get into duel academy even if I had to break into it.
(Crowd Perspective)
"Um, Jay," Syrus began, "What just happened?"
"I don't know Syrus," Jaden answered, wondering about Antonio's dual spirit.
"Did any of you feel the power radiating off of him?" Zane inquired.
"I did," Alexis answered, "It felt…evil."
"And then he just calmed down so suddenly," Zane continued, "Who is this Eclipse."
"Johnny, do you know?" Jaden questioned the young man.
"Yes," Johnny answered dryly, "but it's not my place to explain."
With those last words he turned and followed Antonio out the door, leaving everyone else there to ponder what was going on, and leaving Crowler in a panic.
(Antonio Perspective)
"Dem, hey Dem," Johnny was shouting at me, "Wait up Dem."
I turned to see him running towards me and Eclipse.
"What are you planning?" he questioned me suspiciously.
"Well me and Eclipse are planning on doing something that you would be better off not hearing," I snickered.
"God you're doing something illegal again aren't you?" he inquired.
"If I am do you want me to tell you so you can be charged as an accomplice?" I inquired snickering.
"No I don't want to know," Johnny tells you.
"Good," I told him, "Now if you don't mind I've got things to do."
With this I took off running as fast as I could to my apartment, where I would put the final touches on my plan, and gather my equipment.
"What is your plan?" Eclipse inquired.
"Well to put it simply," I began, "I'm going to board the Dual Academy ship."
"Really," Eclipse exclaimed, "and how are you going to do that."
"You're going to learn in due time Eclipse," I laughed the first true laugh I've had in a long time, "I'm really excited."
"Excited about committing a crime," Eclipse sighed, "Maybe there is more of your father in you than I thought."
"How can you not be excited?" I inquired, "We're about to attempt the impossible."
"Just as long as we don't end up like your father," Eclipse hissed exasperatedly.
"Look just because my father failed to do this doesn't mean I will," I hissed right back, "I'm not my father…I'm not held back by broken beliefs."
"Your father's beliefs were not broken," Eclipse snarled.
"He gave up on his dream's to help a boy," I growled, "when there were hundreds of people there to save him."
"No one knew he fell," Eclipse roared at me.
"A thief does not try to be a hero," I laughed, "It kind of defeats the purpose."
We continued to bicker back and forth with me really enjoying it. Eclipse didn't know it but I was proud of my father for what he did, it proved he was a good man, and it proved he was a better man than me. I would have let the kid drown. I know it was cruel for me to say that but life is cruel, people die every day, and one more wouldn't change the world. I would succeed where my father failed, the three true versions would be mine, and I would no longer have to hide the chaos raging inside me from the world. I would be free like the phantoms I sought desperately. As free as the wind blowing across the plains.
End of Chapter 1-Entrance Exam. Thank you for reading the first chapter of this story, Yu-gi-oh GX is owned by Funimation. The only characters I own in this story so far are Antonio Demimsy and Johnny Lumar. This is a note to other authors if you wish to add my characters to your story ask and I'll get back to you ASAP with my response. Thanks for Reading.
Characters-
Antonio Demimsy (Main Character)-A dualist about to hopefully start his first year at dual academy, he is a calm duelist that uses a simple strategy when dueling; cripple your opponent's deck with monster effects and powerful monsters. He is attending the academy to face strong duelists. He is attempting the exams with his best friend Johnny. He is cunning, strategic and methodical in his duels. His deck is made up of only monsters of either light or dark attributes, many dragon type monsters, Lightsworn class monsters, and support spell and trap cards. His deck is different than others as it is meant to be played from the graveyard. He dislikes dualists who claim to be strong but then they are proven to be weak, he also dislikes duelists who cheat or play dirty when dueling, and he is extremely lucky. He is known to play mind games with his opponents, which causes many of his opponents to become unnerved by this. He can see dual spirits. His personal dual spirit is Eclipse Wyvern. He is willing to go to nearly any length to face strong opponents. He is one of the few true shadow duelists left in the world.
Personality-cunning, kind, manipulative, quiet, compassionate, driven, unnerving, aggressive
Likes-Strong duelists, honesty, fair fight, open-mindedness, most music
Dislikes-Weak duelists, dishonesty, cheaters, zealots/fanatics, Rap
Signature Card-Judgment Dragon
Main Deck composition-
Normal/Effect Monsters
Level 1-
The White Stone of Legend
Level 2-
Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter
Level 3-
Dark Resonator
Aurkus, Lightsworn Druid
Shire, Lightsworn Spirit
Level 4-
Lord of D.
Lady of D.
Mirage Dragon
D.D. Survivor
Jain, Lightsworn Paladin x2
Garoth, Lightsworn Warrior
Axe Dragonute
Alexandrite Dragon
Wulf, Lightsworn Beast
Eclipse Wyvern
Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress
Level 5-
Vice Dragon
Darkflare Dragon
Level 6-
Prime Material Dragon
Lightpulsar Dragon
Chaos Sorcerer
Gragonith, Lightsworn Dragon
Level 7-
Dark Armed Dragon
Red Eyes B. Dragon
Level 8-
Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon
Judgment Dragon
Blue Eyes White Dragon
Level 9-
None
Level 10-
Red Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon
Spells
Monster Reincarnation
Stamping Destruction
D.D.R.-Different Dimension Reincarnation
Lightning Vortex
Burst Stream of Destruction
Lightsworn Sabre
Wingbeat of a Giant Dragon
Dragon Treasure
Inferno Fire Blast
Chaos Zone
Card Trader
Double Summon
Magical Stone Excavation
Charge of the Light Brigade
Different Dimension Capsule
Traps
Lumenize
Lightsworn Barrier
Burst Breath
Scrap-Iron Scarecrow
Pharaoh's Treasure
Double Payback
Sakuretsu Armor
Escape From the Dark Dimension
Interdimensional Matter Transporter
D. Tribe
The Dragon's Bead
Call of the Haunted
Divine Wraith
Dragon's Rebirth
Threating Roar
Dragon's Rage
Syncro
Void Ogre Dragon
XYZ
Neo Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon
Side Deck Composition-
Monsters-
Level 1-
Fortune Lady Light
Red Eyes B. Chick
Level 3-
Kaibaman
Level 4-
Divine Dragon Ragnarok
Herald of Creation
Spells
Advance Draw
Smashing Ground
Reasoning
Lighten the Load
Photon Boost
The Beginning of the End
The Cheerful Coffin
The Flute of Summoning Dragon
Traps
Magical Arm Shield
Alchemy Cycle
Johnny Lumar Main Character-
Bio-An old friend of Antonio these two took the entrance exam together…a much more easy going duelist he prefers to sit back and relax rather than stress himself out over things…he is plagued by horrible luck but he is still a skilled duelist but is not as strong as his friend…but like Antonio he has quite a bit of untapped potential. He can also see duel spirits and his is a kuriboh.
Personality-Easy going, annoying, fun loving, excitable
Likes-Dueling, Playing games, sleeping, and strong opponents
Dislikes-cheaters, losing, over working, and Crowler
Signature Card-Wing Kuriboh Lv 10
Main Deck Composition
Normal/Effect Monsters
Level 1-
Kuriboh x3
Winged Kuriboh x2
Level 2-
None
Level 3-
Elemental Hero Avian x2
Elemental Hero Burstinatrix x2
Neo-Spacian Grand Mole
Cyber Jar
Level 4-
Elemental Hero Woodsmen
Elemental Hero Wildheart
Elemental Hero Clayman x2
Elemental Hero Bubbleman x2
Elemental Hero Sparkman x2
Elemental Hero Stratos
Level 5-
None
Level 6-
None
Level 7-
None
Level 8-
Elemental Hero Bladedge
Level 9-
None
Level 10-
Winged Kuriboh Lv 10 x2
Spells
Transcendent Wings x2
Polymerization x3
United We Stand
Mage Power
O-Oversoul
Scapegoat
The flute of summoning kuriboh x2
Lighting Vortex x2
Monster Reborn
Fusion Recovery
A Warrior Returning Alive
Miracle Fusion x2
Symbols of Duty
Monster Reincarnation
E-Emergency Call
Traps
Spellbinding Circle
Magic Jammer
Seven Tools of the Bandit
Hidden book of Spell
Magic Cylinder
Negate Attack
Change of Hero-Reflector Ray
Scrape Iron Scarecrow
Sakuretsu Armor
Mirror Force
Call of the Haunted
A Hero Emerges
Cemetery Bomb
Shadow Spell
Dust Tornado
Hero Barrier
Draining Shield
Hero Signal
Fusions
Elemental Hero Flame Wingmanx2
Elemental Hero Mudballman X2
Elemental Hero Rampart Blaster
Elemental Hero Electrum
Elemental Hero Mariner
Elemental Hero Thunder Giant
Elemental Hero Gaia
Elemental Hero Great Tornado
Elemental Hero The Shining
XYZ
Gem Knight Pearl
Heroic Champion Excalibur