Hello everyone and welcome to my first story

this will be my first time writing so bear with me and try to enjoy it

anyway I don't own anything other than my oc

chapter 1 - the next king of games

It was a bright and sunny day in Domino City as a centain someone was making he way down the street at a casual pace was some making his way to the entry exam stadium for the chance to get into Duel Academy.

'Today i'm going to get into Duel Academy I passed the writen exam now I just need to win my duel and with this deck that won't be a problem.' He thought as made his way to the stadium. At the entrance there were academy staff at the front desk.

''State your name please.'' Said the man at the front desk.

''Leon Ryuto'' Leon had smooth sliver hair that reach his shoulders and had eyes that were a dark shade of violet, his outfit was completely black a black t-shirt and black jeans and a black leather jacket and black shoes, on his hand he wore black fingerless gloves and on his right arm a duel disk.

''Okay you may enter'' the at the front desk says as he lets him in. Leon enter the building to and a large number of dueling fields with most of them being used and above them were seats filled with students of the academy and applicant's like him.


Proctor: 1900

Big shield guardna: 2600 DEF LV 4

Gear golem the moving fortress: 2200 DEF LV 4

Applicant: 3200

Vorse raider: 1900 ATK LV 4

''Alright new guy. Multiple choich; you have two monsters staring you down do A. Throw in the towel B. Beg for mercy or C. Run home to mama.'' the proctor asks.

''I'll go with D. None of the above'' he said as he open he facedown card. ''I activact ring of destuction you see with this card I can destory a monster on the field and we both take damage equal to it's attact points''

The ring appears around Vorse raiders neck and destorys him.

Proctor: 1900-0000

Applicant: 3200-1300/Win

''Clever move applicant and welcome to Duel Academy'' said the procter.

''Thank you oh wise procter'' he said as he bowed.

Up in the seating area there were three students all wearing blue blazzers who watched the duel.

''Wow that guys pretty good huh Chazz.'' said the one with blue hair and glasses.

''Guess the rumor about him being some wiz kid are true.'' said the other one with spiky brown hair.

''He's a punk. We went to dueling prep school for three years we're ready for this academy. These kids don't know what there getting into but they'll learn the hard way, the Chazz Princeton way''. said the now named Chazz Princeton in an arrogant tone. Loud enough for Leon to hear him without noticing.

''He sure is full of himself. But I would if he's good enough to back up those words.'' he said as he turned his attention on one of the duels.

Proctor: 1200

Luster Dragon: 1900 ATK LV 4

Jaden: 3000

Elemental Hero Clayman: 2000 DEF LV 4

Elemental Hero Avian: 1000 DEF LV 3

''Okay it's my turn draw. I activate the spell card Warrior Returning Alive, this lets me bring back a warrior type monster from my graveyard, and I choose Elemental Hero Burstinatrix: 1200 ATK LV 3.

Up in the stands ''Elemental Hero's, that arch-type is strong but also tricky since they relay on fusion, he must be pretty skilled'' said Leon as he watch the duel.

''Now I activate the card Polymerization to fuse Avian and Burstinatrix to summon Elemental Hero Flame Wingman: 2100 ATK LV 6. Attack with Skydrive Scorch'' Jaden said as his monster begin it's attack. Flame Wingman destroys Luster Dragon which cause the proctor to take damage.

Proctor: 1200-1000

''And now Wingman's superpower, you see when he destorys a monster in battle you take damage equal to your monsters attack points.'' said Jaden.

''What'' said the proctor.

Proctor: 1000-0000

Jaden: 3000/Win


The purple-blazered proctors in the teachers' seats are chatting amongst themselves.

''Looks like we have a pretty good crop this year.''

''Yes, indeedy.''

The man from the parking lot approaches Crowler as Crowler closes his book.

''I'm sorry to interrupt, but one last applicant has arrived to take his exam, Mister Crowler.'' Said The man

''Did you just call me Mister?!'' said Crowler

''Oh, sorry, I'm new here, Missus.'' Said The man

''I have a PhD in dueling, I've earned the title Doctor, thank you! Now, tell the truant that he'll just have to come back next year.'' Said Crowler

''Oh, come on, Doctor Crowler. We have time for one more.''

''Yes, let's give this duelist his chance.''

''He was just a bit late, that's all.''

As they speak, Crowler fumes, then finally explodes. Everyone recoils, terrified.

''LATE IS RUDE! I've no time for slackers'' Said Crowler

As he stands, his cell phone rings. He answers it irritably.

''Hello, and who may I ask is.'' Said Crowler

''It's Sheppard.'' He said via phone

''Ah, Chancellor Sheppard!'' Said Crowler

In the sunny main building on the Duel Academy campus, Sheppard is calling from his office as he rocks in his big chair and watches the sky out the window.

''Just calling to be sure that everything's running smoothly, Crowler. Wouldn't want a repeat of what happened last year. Said Sheppard

''Aaah..!'' Said Crowler

''When you cut a third of our student applicants for some ridiculous reason. What was it? Calling you 'Mister', or 'Missus'? Whatever! Just make sure everyone gets a fair shot!'' Said Sheppard.

As he speaks, he swivels in his chair and we catch a momentary glimpse of Duel Academy's principal. His blazer is a burgundy red, and he holds the phone with one large hand.

''Absolutely!'' snaps the phone closed 'Furry-chinned windbag! Doesn't he realize that there are enough talentless flunkies at this Academy? But he's the boss, and if he wants to give this scrimshanker a duel, fine!' ''Pardon me, gentlemen, I'll be right back.''Said Crowler

But, uh, who's gonna be the boy's dueling proctor, and what exam deck shall we use?

''Hm! Oh, leave that to me!''


Jaden, the student who won the last exam duel, takes a seat in the top of the bleachers, primly removing his duel disk.

''Wow Jaden that was a great duel, right Bastion!'' Said Syrus

''Yes I must admit that was impressive Jaden.'' Said Bastion

''Gee thanks.'' Jaden as he smiled from there praise.

He then notices Leon ''Hey you, the guy in black!'' Jaden calls out

Leon can immediately tell he means him and he walk over to them

''I'm Jaden, That's Syrus and Bastion. What's your name?'' Asked Jaden

''Leon, nice duel by the way, your pretty good Jaden.'' Said Leon

''Yeah! I know right it was a pretty sweet duel, see i'm the best duelist at this exam. And i guess Bastion it second best.'' Jaden say with a laugh.

Leon smiles and says ''Sorry Jaden but you can't be the best that spot is reserved for me.'' Leon says confidently while suprising the others.

''Huh you sure about that?'' Jaden asks.

''Yeah and I'll prove with my duel.'' said Leon

''Wait. You haven't dueled yet?'' Said Syrus

''No why.'' Said Leon

''Then you might have a problem. I think his was supposed to be the last one!.'' Said Syrus

''What! you've gotta be kidding!, sigh I'm more late then I thought.'' Said Leon.

''Hold on I remeber back at the writen exam you scored almost as high as me and yet your extremely late for the field test why?'' said Bastion.

''You see i'm really good a studying, and i'm great at dueling, but i'm horrible at showing up on time.'' Leon said in a deadpan tone.

The three of them all looked at him dumbfound after hearing that, then they hear another announcement over the loudspeaker.

(''Leon Ryuto, please report to exam field four''.)

''Wow must it's my lucky day, now watch and be amazed your about to see a great duel.'' Said Leon as he walked to the field.

''Man I can't wait'' Said Jaden.

''Wow. He's so sure of himself. I wonder if he's really that good?'' Said Syrus

''He's going to need to be; look who he's duelling.''


Four ceiling panels light up above the arena. Down on the field, the two yellow-jacketed ladies who helped at the sign-in table in the parking lot are helping Crowler put on his duel disk. They finish and exit the arena to either side as Leon enters the arena through a rising floor platform.

''All right test time!'' Said Crowler.

''So, son. Your name?'' Said Crowler.

''I'm, Leon! Leon Ryuto!'' Said Leon.

"Well, Leon Ryuto, I'm Doctor Vellian Crowler, department chair of Techniques here at Duel Academy."

''Your, a department chair, weird I could never guess for your looks'' Said Leon.

Crowler is not pleased.

''Heh he right. From how he's dressed, I was thinkin' he was some kind a' weird Academy mascot; like, a- a majorette, or a cheerleader!'' Said Jaden

Chazz's group in the bleachers.

''This kid's got some lip, huh, Chazz?''

Chazz looks furious.

Crowler presses a button on the unusual and futuristic duel disk he's wearing.)

''Duel vest on!'' Said Crowler.

Leon watches, as Crowler operates the duel vest. The central piece that houses the deck and graveyard is strapped across his chest with brown leather, and the disk itself can hang from those straps, or, for gameplay, be cradled with one arm, as Crowler is doing now. The button he pressed causes the deck to spit out five cards for an opening hand, and Crowler smoothly catches them. His posture with the duel vest conveys the appearance almost that he is playing a musical instrument with grace and ease.

Leon watch him with confusion. 'Weird, that duel disk looks bigger then necessary and more complicated to set up, plus it must be a pain to carry around all the time' he thought.

''Duel.'' They both say as the duel begins.

Leon: 4000

Crowler: 4000

''I'll go first, draw.'' Leon looks at the cards in his hand and thinks of a plan. ''Okay this is a good hand. First I discard one card from my hand to special summon The Tricky: 2000 ATK, LV 5. Then I normal summon Marauding Captain: 1200 ATK, LV 4. And with his effect I can speical summon a level 4 or lower warrior monster from my hand to the field, and I choose DD Warrior: 1200 ATK, LV 4. Finally I activate the spell card Graceful Charity, so now I draw three cards and discard two, I end my turn, now make your move''. said Leon

Up in the seating area with Jaden and the others "Wow! That's some opening move. He summoned three monsters on his first turn" Said Jaden. "Yeah, that was impressive, guess he is pretty good." Said Syrus.

"He's not just good but smart too, you see he timed the order in which he summoned them just right which allowed him to have all three on the field, he's playing the duel well so far let's see if he can keep it up. Said Bastion.

''Yes, very good. (mutters) Don't tell me what to do!'' Said Crowler. He draws and examines his options.

'After all, since I'm using my own personal deck, rather than one of those test ones, I'll be calling all the shots. I'll fail that insolent little brat and send him home in no time.' Crowler says in his head.

"All right, for this first move I think I'll start nice and easy. I choose to play the spell card Confiscation!" Crowlers says as he activates the card

Leon looks slightly surprised; "so what's it do?" He asks

"What it does is allow me to pay one thousand lifepoints for the chance to peek at your hand, and toss one of your cards into the graveyard!" Said Crowler

Leon's cards glow, and holographic images of them appear in front of Crowler.

"Hm. Oh yes, I remember some of these from back when I was a naïve rookie. Hm, now, which one should I banish? Armageddon Knight, to the graveyard!" Said Crowler.

"Next I'll lay two cards facedown on the field. And last but not least, I'll play Heavy Storm! This spell card destroys every other spell and trap card that's out on the field!" Said Crowler.

both of Crowler's face down Statue of the Wicked traps.

"Hold on your the only one that had trap cards out on the field?" Said Leon

"Hmhm. Now, now you mustn't speak out of turn, young scholar." Crowler says in a smug tone.

Grey, stormy clouds appear around Crowler, as through the two of them are dueling atop an imminent rainstorm.

"Hmm. What's happening?" Leon asks.

"Nothing's happening. Not yet!" Said Crowler. Two golden serpents in masks and headdresses, the images of the Statue of the Wicked cards, appear on Crowler's side of the field. "But that's about to change."

Jaden, Bastion and Syrus are shocked at the apperance of these new monsters.

"Uh, could somebody tell me what's goin' on?" Said Syrus.

"Uh, sorry but i'm totally lost here." Said Jaden.

"The two trap cards that Doctor Crowler had on the field were called Statue of the Wicked. It's a special trap that creates a vicious token monster when destroyed. That's why he played Heavy Storm." Said Bastion.

"Oh." Said Syrus.

"Now I get it." Said Jaden

Chazz's group in the bleachers. The lackies look stunned, and Chazz looks smug.

"A card that strong couldn't be in one the test decks. Crowler must be usin' his own." "Then this is over. No applicant could beat the deck of an expert like Doctor Crowler." They Said.

"Yeah, it's impossible. Don'tcha think, Chazz? Yeah, whadda you think, Chazz?" They ask Chazz

"I think I'm gonna enjoy watching Crowler mop the floor with our mouthy little friend down there. I only wish he'd treated all the other second-rate duelists who applied at this Academy the same way! Heh!" Chazz says with a laugh.

The pair of older students in blue-trimmed white, on the walkway above the bleachers, are the next to weigh in on this turn of events.

"What an elitist snob, bullying some amateur with his very best cards." Said Alexis

"You're too soft, Alexis.I just hope we get to see that legendary rare monster Crowler has had stashed away in that deck of his." Said Zane

(The field still has a thin halo of smoke, and it dissipates after a moment longer.)

"Ready for your next lesson?" Said Crowler

"Heh! Of course! I am, after all this duel is far from over!" Said Leon.

"Hm. Yes, well. I'm sure you'll change your mind after my next move, thank you. and now I sacrifice my two Wicked Tokens- and summon Ancient Gear Golem!": 3000 ATK, LV 8

Chazz gasps at the same instant as Jaden, Bastion and Syrus, all three speechless with Golem begins to rise from the mist, a robotic colossus made of gears and iron.

"There it is! The legendary rare card!" Said Alexis.

Even Zane looks startled. "And I'd say we're about to find out just what makes it so legendary." He said.

Ancient Gear Golem has taken the field, towering over Crowler. Leon seems kind of worried. "Now, now, I hope you're not too scared of my legendary Ancient Gear Golem?" Said Crowler.

"No way! In fact I already have a plan to destroy it!" Said Leon.

The crowd gasps as one, unable to believe their ears.

"Ah! Either Leon's brave or he's nuts!" Said Syrus. "You kidding!, this exciting I've always to take on one of those." Said Jaden. "Then your definity nuts Jaden." Said Syrus.

Around Chazz, the crowd is agape. He seems almost pleased with this development.

Above his head, Zane and Alexis haven't moved from their vantage point on the walkway.

"He's staring down that legendary rare monster like he doesn't have a care in the world! I guess that youth and inexperience have their benefits after all, huh, Alexis?" Said Zane.

"Come on, give it a rest, Zane. At least the kid's showing some backbone." Said Alexis.

"There won't be much left of it to show after this." Zane said in a cynical way.

"Ahahaha! Golem, attack! Mechanized Melee!" Crowler says gleeful. The gears in Golem's face start to whir; it cranks back one massive first, and punches straight for Marauding Captain. Leon's monster is smashed.

Leon: 4000-2200

"Aw, Leon's monster didn't stand a chance! His attack points were way too low! This isn't looking good." Said Syrus. "Yeah he should put them in defense mode to protect his life points." Said Jaden.

"No that would have made things worse. You see when that Ancient Gear Golem attacks a monster in defense mode, the difference between its attack points and the defending monster's defense points gets dealt to the opponent as damage." Bastion explains.

"But that would mean Leon's lifepoints we're going to take a hit either way!" Said Syrus.

"Hahahaha! Don't feel bad, this is the top dueling school in the country! Some people simply aren't cut out for it! You can just give up now and try again next year" Crowler taunts.

"Grr.. No way! I haven't lost yet, and I'm defeninty going to win this duel and pass this entrance exam! Just wait and see." Leon says with determination.

'Gah! Rggh, can't he take a hint?! He will not be allowed to pass this exam! And he certainly won't be permitted to make a mockery of my deck!' Crowler thinks in his head.

"Alright it's my turn now, Draw!" 'Okay this is my last chance to turn things around. But I need that card, Oh guess it's time to test my luck.' He thinks.

"I activate the spell card Doll Hammer. This lets me switch one of your monsters battle poistion at the cost of destroying one of my own monsters and I choose The Tricky". Leon say as his monsters blow up and Gear Golem Switch to defense mode.

Ancient Gear Golem: 3000 DEF LV 8

"Hmph. Go on head and do but it won't accomplish anything. Crowler says.

"Yes it will. My spell also lets me draw two more cards" 'If I don't draw it here I lose, This draw desides everything.' Said Leon.

"Draw!." Leon looks at the cards he drew and then smiles. "Yes, it's here." He said. "It's time to end this Crowler! I remove one Dark monster and one Light monster in the graveyard from play. In order to summon Black Luster Soldier Envoy Of The Begining: 3000 ATK LV 8."

The whole crowd is gasp this time no one expected to see a rare card like that.

"No way!" Said Syrus.

"I don't believe it." Said Bastion.

"This is awesome!." Said Jaden.

Up with Zane and Alexis

"I can't believe what I'm seeing, I never I would see a card that rare at the entrance exams." Said Alexis

"It's more than just rare, Black Luster Soldier is so rare that it's practically legendary, That's way there's such a small number of duelists that actually have one. Still it is impressive, he's even got my attention now." Zane said somewhat impressed.

Back at the duel Crowler gets over his shock "Well I will admit I was suprised to see you have a card that powerful, But this changes nothing. Its power is equal to that of Gear Golem so yo still can will." Crowler says confidently.

"You think so. Because I plan on winning on this turn. Let me so you! DD Warrior attack Ancient Gear Golem!" Leon's monsters attacks Gear Golem on to be knock be and Leon take damage.

Leon: 2200-0400

"Hahahaha!... have you lost your mind. Why would you send a weak monster to attack my Golem." Crowler said mockingly.

"To win! When DD Warrior battles with another monster both are removed from play." Leon says

"WAIT! TIME OUT!" Crowler screams looking horrified at what he just heard.

Both Ancient Gear Golem and DD Warrior disappear from the field, leaving Crowler wide open.

"And now Black Luster Soldier attack him directly and end this!" Said Leon.

Black Luster Soldier slashes Crowler which drops his life points to zero.

Crowler: 3000-0000

Leon: 0400/Win

"Impossible.. there's no way this delinquent could defeat me...!" Crowler said shocked that he lost.

Chazz is even more thunderstruck; his eyes are wide, intense, almost frightened.

"It must be dumb luck! No way Crowler could lose to some flunky!" Chaz said refusing to believe what he just saw.

"That kid's got a future here. Wow!" Alexis said amazed be the duel. She glances over to see if Zane agrees. He turns and walks away.

"Hmph. We'll see. He said as he left

"All right! Yeah, Leon!" Said Syrus.

"Ah man, That was one sweet duel! Now I really want to duel him." Said Jaden.

Even Bastion is smiling. 'Nice. I could use a little competition.' Bastion thought.

With Leon 'I won, Now I'm in the academy, and are going to get better from here on in.' He thought.

Chapter End

That's the chapter so tell what you though was it good, bad, hard to keep up with anything, also don't worry I don't plan on steal all of Jaden's duel's hust some of them, after all I want my OC to stand out. Anyway thanks for reading, hope you enjoy and have an awesome day.