Alright its official! I come up some of the strangest story ideas. After all when everyone else is have dimensional counterparts meet the original protagonists who focused on their summoning method, I am having those original protags flip counterparts! I don't know why I need some Yuri and Yuma interaction but I do.

I think its me firmly believing Yuri needed someone like Yuma in his life. Or at least Kotori (Tori). A friend of sort who is used to, if not already is, people off kilter. Besides Yuri not getting any friends because he was always winning, sounds like a job for the one protagonist who lost often yet befriended those who defeated him!

Now know that this story is before Yuri gained his sadistic tendencies. They are alluded to, but they are not fully grown yet. The Academia hasn't sunk its claws into him to deeply yet. So that should explain why Yuri is a little out of character.

Besides the fact I am not the best at writing in character. I try! I really do! Its just sometimes they don't want to be written like themselves. *pouts* Mean characters.

Anyway I don't own anything but this idea and any headcanons that pop up. Though the later I am more than willing to share.

Warning! AU, possible OOCness, and Yuma!

What do you mean he isn't a warning? The kid throws everyone for a loop.

Anyway. Hope you enjoy!

To Be Strong. To Smile Throughout All.

(Chapter 1)

Upperclassman

Yuri was eleven when he was brought to Duel Academia. He was in awe at the building and grounds when he arrived and couldn't wait to explore them. He was also excited for the chance to finally make some friends. He had always watched his fellow orphans play together, but he was never included. If he was, he was normally the tag along most would forget about.

But here he could possibility make some friends. After all everyone here liked dueling.

He couldn't have been more wrong. Due to the fact he kept winning no one would talk to him. He kept adjusting his deck hoping that there was something he could do to make it harder for him to be beaten.

But nothing he did worked. He quickly rose through the ranks without much effort.

Alone the entire time. And Yuri didn't know how to change that.

So he stopped trying. No one wanted to be friends so he didn't need them. He was fine by himself after all.

He didn't need anyone else.

Right?

TS

Yuri smiled as he stood before the second year class. A few other First year Blues where with him. They were the top of their year and were to be tested to see if they could remain standing against their upperclassmen in a duel.

One by one they were assigned to their opponent. Yuri was a little surprised to have been assigned to a Second Year Osiris Red. Those were rare color wise. Never mind why would he be assigned to someone who was obliviously going to lose?

Brushing it off he smiled at his opponent. To his surprise he got a wide smile in return. The black and red haired Osiris student bounced over to him and dragged him off to their dueling location.

Purple eyes blinked. No one, especially a Osiris Red was so trusting of him. Normally they would be standing a good distance away with a skeptical look in their eye. But this upperclassman had grabbed him by the hand and his happily leading him over to the duel arena they were assigned to. Once there the older boy released his hand and cartwheeled over to his spot.

Yuri blinked at the sight before smiling and walked over to his spot. This was going to be interesting.

He wasn't wrong. This Osiris Red wasn't the best at playing, however he pulled some combos Yuri was not expecting. He doubted that anyone would. His opponent was reckless however and quickly lost.

However instead of staying on the ground to lick his wounds he pushed himself back up and had a big smile on his face.

"Wow! I knew you were good! But that was better than I heard! Can I duel you again sometime?! I'm sure I can do better against you!"

Yuri couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. No one has ever asked for a rematch right after being defeated. Or was so chipper about it all. Especially after losing to him.

He was so shocked he could not do much but nod.

The Osiris Red beamed and ran over to grab his hands.

"Great! I sure it would be fun either way! I'll see you then!"

With that he ran off leaving Yuri a little bewildered.

"Oh yeah!"

The Obelisk Blue looked over.

"My name is Yuma! Its nice to meet you!"

Waving Yuma turned around and ran out the arena.

Yuri could only watch as the energetic upperclassman disappeared from view. What a strange person.

He couldn't wait to duel him again.

Just a short start. We get some hints as to why Yuma is in Fusion next chapter though we are a long ways away from any reason to be properly given.

And yes I am firmly believing Yuma to be in Osiris (Slifer) Red. Maybe not because of grades, seeing we don't know if Yuma is still passing all his classes despite sleeping through most of them. Personally think he is.

But it is known that Yuma isn't exactly the best duelist around. And without any XYZs his deck is a bit weak. Especially when Rituals are rare. (Growls in annoyance.) More ritual cards would be very much appreciated thank you.

Anyway, my annoyance with the game aside. I would think that Yuri is a Blue because he is one of the strongest officers in DA. So at least in this story he is.

As for not may Reds in second year. DA is now a military institute, while I have no knowledge of how proper military institutions work. I am making it in this story where most Reds are washed out in first year. Kinda like in collage. The weakest are flushed out. But you can be demoted while in upper years.

Yuma is going to be pulling a Jaden in a way. Stay in Red the whole time he is in DA, but instead of his grades or his love of the color red keeping him back. It is his loss streak. After all in the beginning of ZEXAL he had a 20 loss streak. It is a miracle he is still in DA.

Anyways. Next up KATTOBINGU! And other things.

So Forward!