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The idea of the setting is the beginning of Yugioh GX when the Duel Academy has been established as a proper school and had been around now for 5 years. The story itself is to further character development in a goofy sitcom way, showing life had continued even after the amazing Egyptian adventure of a lifetime. Emphasizing that adventure may not mean that the world has to be in jeopardy, but simply that life is the ultimate adventure.
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Yugi sat behind the counter in Kame Game counting inventory as Tea was wiping down the glass cases like every other day since Tea had moved in.
Yugi and Tea had been engaged for some time now yet somehow there was still no date set and Tea had constructed massive posters of possible themes and ideas for the wedding only to stash them in the cleaning closet. Yugi stayed out of the planning and designing aspect and only focused on running the shop and earning enough money through dueling to give Tea the perfect wedding. They were only a bundle of nerves when the issue was brought up by the aging Mr. Muto or their friends who often teased them.
Not far from the shop was a slumming apartment complex where Joey and Tristan had a bachelor pad. Tristan still hopelessly pursued Serenity and finally Joey had allowed enough freedom for the idea to seem in grasp, but Serenity was still too innocent for the full understanding. Joey, however, never took the time to explain it all to her as he avidly hunted for Mai. Joey only half heartedly looked at other women, but only to end up remembering Mai as Tristan and Duke tried to snap him out of it with alcohol.
Time had flown past the teens and now they were adults, ten years would have been enough for change, but somehow it was only minor. They feared their Egyptian adventure may have been the ending point of excitement. Yugi still reigned as World Champ, but he would only duel annually against the academy graduates, he even refused to use the Egyptian God cards for good sportsmanship, but it started to only feel like a show.
Mokuba's visits became less frequent as he took to studying abroad to find his own adventures and everyone had imaged Kaiba was still working away in his office as there was no more news of his onward domination of the world.
Yugi and Tea looked at the door as the bell jingled and a young boy strolled through with a large smile on his face, he confidently walked up to the counter and looked Yugi in the eye. Yugi smiled back, "How may I help you?" He asked politely and the boy chuckled as excitement sparked through the air, "You're Yugi Muto, right?" He asked rather loudly, which caused both adults to laugh and Grandpa to peak through the curtains from the living room.
Yugi nodded as the boy howled and jumped before pointing a finger, "I chanellge you to a duel, Yugi Muto!" he cried which caused Yugi to feel a flame grow in his gut. The boy couldn't have been older than 7 as he was missing his two front teeth and had wild red hair and blue eyes as he carried a backpack. Yugi smirked, "Well then, I will accept if you tell me your name." He said nobly and the boy marveled at him before sticking his thumb to his chest. "I'm Set Starwind!" the boy said proudly before Yugi disappeared into the living room to emerge with his Grandpa and a duel disk, "Do you have a duel disk Set?" he asked and the boy pulled off his backpack and revealed a proportionally sized duel disk that had been scribbled on with markers; Set smiled wickedly at Yugi, who continued to smirk back.
Tea watched Yugi escort the boy out to the front of the shop before Grandpa spoke up "Go on, I'll hold down the store." he said as he sat on a stool behind the register. She smiled at him before getting up and walking out to see the boy posing in a way that reminded her of Kaiba; Set's arms were flexed and ready as his face only held pure joy which she knew Yugi was enjoying.
The duel quickly grabbed the attention of passing people as the young boy managed to keep Yugi's field clear only long enough for the World Champ to summon more.
"Don't take it easy on me or you'll regret it!" Set called as he reached half his life points and Yugi had destroyed one of the three low level monsters he had on the field. Yugi looked confused at the boy, "It doesn't look like he is." Tea mumbled which caused Set to smile at her, "I'm just warning him!" Set called before drawing two cards and laughing, "Now! I sacrifice my two monsters to summon-" he paused for a cheesy dramatic effect before a familiar cry boomed and a massive White Dragon appeared. Yugi and Tea were shocked and the audience began to hum before cheering for the boy "My Blue Eyes White Dragon!" Set announced and Yugi only stared at him as memories of Kaiba's strategies flooded back to him.
This boy was executing a sloppy recreation of Kaiba's Duel City strategy using Kaiba's signature monster! Yugi frowned at Set which caused him to look around slightly worried "Did you steal Seto Kaiba's card?" Yugi asked sternly and the boy frowned and stomped his foot, "No!" Set snapped in protest as Tea pulled out her phone and called Joey.
Set's ear twitched as he heard Tea mumbling into her phone urgently before looking scared and ending the duel to turn and run, but as Yugi called out to the frightened boy Tea chased after him and simply grabbed hold of his backpack's handle and lifting the light boy off his feet. Set began to yell and resist as Tea took the boy to the shop as Joey and Tristan showed up on a motorcycle. They quelled the crowd as Yugi helped Tea move the boy into the shop, as they allowed his feet to touch the tile he slipped his backpack and started for the door but it opened and whacked Set into a trash bin. Joey closed the door again and stood over Set opposingly, "You're a cocky little bastard! Stealing a rare card and playing it in the open!" Joey barked, but Tea went to the Set's rescue, "Joey, he is still just a kid." She said sternly and Joey backed up and calmed down. Tristan entered, "I don't think anyone called the cops." He reported and Set looked stunned before he hid his face in his knees as he started to cry. Yugi looked defeated "Hey, don't cry, just tell us what happened and we'll try to help." He consoled and the boy glared up at him as tears still ran down his face, "My Dad said I can't go for walks by myself if anyone knew!" He hissed through his teeth which left everyone with no words. They sat silently waiting for more information, but Set rubbed his eyes after a couple minutes and stood up before collecting his things slowly, "Hey kid, we can't just let you leave-" Joey started and Set glared at him, "then I'm calling my Dad!" he snapped before pulling out a small cell phone from his backpack and pressing speed dial.
The phone ringing almost echoed in the quiet shop and slowly caused Set's glare to change back into watering eyes and a scared face. "Dad!" He simply cried into the phone as the rest was just a jumbled mess of inauidable words from his crying, which caused everyone to wince and Yugi offering Set the address of the shop. But slowly after a few minutes Set's distress waned and he sobbed weakly as he rubbed his eyes and he continually replied "okay" into the phone and after ten minutes Set hung up and regained his composure "So is your Pops comin' ta-" Joey began casually before the shop door flew open again and painfully catching the blonde between the glass door and wall.
"Set!" Called a familiar voice as a tall, thin man slid to his knees and wrapped his arms around the said boy who hugged back and smiled. Yugi backed away in shock as everyone froze and remained dumbfounded until the hug ended and the man stood up and fixed his dark blue suit, yet they continued to watch as he famously ignored their existence. He held out a hand and the boy frowned before pulling out his deck, then looking up at his Father. Who cleared his throat before Set placed the card in his Father's hand and he quickly flipped the card around "I'm just going to say you only had this one day, Set." He said sternly and Set simply smirked up at him. The man sighed and pocketed the card as Joey freed himself from the trap while holding his face, "What the hell!" he cried which caused the man to whirl around and glare at him as the boy grabbed onto his Father's leg. "Wheeler!" He snapped, "Kaiba!" Joey roared, but the other four bystanders gasped, "Dude, you're bleeding." Tristan said as Joey looked into his hand to see the blood.
Tea looked at Joey's nose, "It doesn't look crooked." she noted, "Then I don't think it's broken" Tristan diagnosed as Yugi and his Grandpa hurriedly got a wet rag and tissues. "It hurts like hell." Joey mumbled as he blinked back the water in his eyes before noticing the young boy hugging Kaiba's leg and looking up with a determined face. Kaiba, however, had a blank look like a robot's before swallowing and glancing down at his son "I'm sorry, Wheeler." Kaiba huffed in an insincere tone before moving to exit, but Set held his ground. He growled as he slowed his father's pace and the older man looked at him again "What?" he grumbled and Set glared at him, "Mom says you gotta sound like you mean it! Even if you don't!" the young boy demanded which caused his father to sigh again.
Kaiba glared at Joey as Tea helped stop the bleeding, but Joey was already looking at Kaiba with disbelief, "I'm sorry, Wheeler." Kaiba repeated with a neutral tone and Set found it acceptable enough to smile at his Dad who just smirked down at him. "Wait, that's your kid?" Joey asked and Tea shook her head and Yugi and his Grandpa laughed nervously as Tristan's eyebrow twitched, "Dude, I thought it was obvious enough." he sighed and Joey glared at his friend. Kaiba simply glared at Joey before the door opened again and Joey dove dramatically away from it while shouting as two more children entered.
A small girl of 3 years with long curly bright red hair, crying and pulling along a slightly older boy who looked identical from Kaiba besides his casual polo and dirty converse. "She misses Mom." He said in a dull tone that resembled Kaiba's as he let go of his sister and she ran to Kaiba then hugging his leg she continued to whimper. Kaiba pulled out his phone and handed it to the girl before scooping her up and fixing her tights and tutu as she called a number, but as he finished looking her over she wrapped an arm around his neck "Hi Mommy!" she smiled. Kaiba smirked again, then looked to Set, who hurriedly grabbed his bag from the floor as his father started to walk toward the door as his younger sister giggled on the phone. Set and his younger brother waved as they followed their father out "BYE!" howled Set which only caused his Father to hush him as they walked out to the awaiting bodyguard and vehicle.
"I think need ta go ta a hospital, I think I'm delusional." Joey said as he squeezed his eyes shut as Tristan shrugged, "I don't even know what to say." he awed and Tea looked at Yugi who stood in deep thought before following after Kaiba. He walked up to Set who was idly standing by as his father placed his sister in the car as she still talked on the phone and his younger brother asking questions and tugging at Kaiba's jacket. "Set, you dueled really well for your age. I would like to tutor you." Yugi said formally as Set's bored expression changed into pure happiness as his brother watched then he started to smile too, "Really? Dad!" Set cried with excitement which surprised Kaiba that his expression actually faltered to show disbelief before focusing on his son's brilliant smile; Kaiba looked defeated before nodding his head, "If you want." he said with an alien warmness which Yugi never thought he would hear from his rival.
Set cheered before thanking to the two men and scurrying into the limo while Kaiba eyed Yugi and slightly nodded his head then getting in. Yugi smiled and waved as the limo pulled away quickly and it set in that Kaiba had finally looked at him differently.
In the limo Set began to announce the situation loudly, which quieted his two younger siblings "Wow? Really?" The phone queered, "Yeah, really, Mom!" Set howled as he threw himself onto Kaiba who simply allowed it and only patted his son's back as the boy hugged him and thanked him again. Kaiba knew his wife really didn't believe what their son had just told her, but he wouldn't have to explain the situation which would successfully avoid the consistent questioning. He realized his brew had already finished passing around his phone and had hung up before handing it back to him. Kaiba stared at his phone annoyed for a second just before listening to Set answering his brother's onslaught of questions which caused the man to sigh.