Thanks everyone for the great reviews and advice, it was really helpful and I will try to make my chapters longer this time around.
"talics" = words spoken
normal font = thoughts / events
POV = Point of View
Turn = POV during a duel & beginning of their turn
Picks up where Book 1 left off.
Kenneth's deck is actually one of my own :)
Chapter 1: It's just a Drawing!
Narrator's POV
Just before Jaden left Duel Academy, his friends drew him a picture with everyone on a piece of paper with crayons. Sure it was messy, rough, primitive almost but it was one of the most important things to Jadenon his travels around the world. It reminded him of his awesome time he had with his friends, no matter what happened to him, his deck and that picture never got wrecked. If that picture fell down a cliff, he wouldn't hesitate to jump after it no matter what the consequences, it's the only material thing his friends had given him to remind him of their time together.
The next morning...
Jaden could feel Alexis' lips on his, it felt like his whole body was melting.
"WAKE UP JADEN YOU'RE GOING TO BE LATE AGAIN!"yelled Alexis! How could he forget I had a duel today, the nerve that guy has!
"Syrus, calm down it's only Dr. Crowler's class, besides I was dreaming about Alexis" whispered Jaden as he turned onto his side and attempted to continue sleeping and kissing his pillow. Alexis blushed a fierce shade of red. Maybe he has matured a bit thought Alexis. She soon noticed what she was thinking and shoved those thoughts out of her head. She had a duel today and she would definity lose if kissing Jaden was on her mind.
"You're guna miss breakfast!" yelled Alexis!
Jaden instantly sprung out of bed and starred at Alexis like his whole world had fallen apart. To Jaden missing breakfast does mean his world's fallen apart. Realizing this Alexis smiled and said "Just kidding". Jaden instantly put on his pouting face whispering something about how he wished he gone back to his hotel room. Alexis controlled herself from forming a comeback realizing she was talking to Jaden, besides she could never stay angry at him for more than a second.
Jaden noticed Alexis was already dressed and realized he was late. He quickly took a shower, brushed his teeth and got dressed in some faded jeans, black t-shirt and his usual Slifer Red Jacket. The same one he had back at Duel Academy, yes the same one, he's been wearing the same jacket for 6 hours! He looked in the mirror and saw his hair was a mess but he knew how to remedy that, he shook his head like a dog and soon it was back to normal or as normal as Jaden's hair could look.
Alexis was already at the door gesturing him to hurry up. "Chill Lex, we still got an hour and a half to get there" as he looked down at his watch. Alexis pointed at the clock on her wall and quickly explained that they had to fast forward an hour last night. Jaden stuck his lips out in a discontent way and muttered "No one told me besides how was I suppose to know". Alexis giggled at his childish comment. They raced down the stairs of the apartment building. Alexis won but Jaden wouldn't accept defeat, murmuring something about how she got a head start.
Alexis rolled her eyes but Jaden just stood there giving her one of his signature smiles. For a second Alexis was confused as to why he was smiling but then realized when they were running down the stairs, her hair got messed. Alexis was about to reach back and fix it but Jaden beat her to it. It was her turn to smile, and blush a little too. She was sure now that telling Jaden how she felt was the right decision.
"We should hurry if you wana make it in time for your duel" said Jaden. The two former Duel Academy student jogged to the Kaiba done, they got there just in time for the start of Alexis' duel. Jaden lightly kissed her on the lips and whispered "good luck beautiful".Perhaps that wasn't the best decision, Alexis could feel her heart beat get faster causing blood to rush to her cheeks. Jaden just had kissed her, was this a dream? The dark background of hallway gave away to a colorful spectrum of colors with Jaden in the center. She couldn't stop herself from starring at him, his hair, Ouuu he's toned up a bit since Duel Academy.
"Uh Lex I know you're nervous but if you don't get on stage, he's going to win by default" Alexis realized she'd been starring at Jaden and soon regained her mind. Se said thanks to him, kissed him on the cheek and walked into the Kaiba Dome! She'd been so distracted by Jaden that she even forgot who her opponent was. The announcer soon answered her question.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, the lovely Miss Rhodes has shown up. Looks like Kenneth Richard will have to fight for the win after all. Now let the duel begin!"
Alexis: 4,000
Kenneth: 4,000
Kenneth's Turn
"Since you were late, I'll go first! Draw! I end my turn."
Alexis's Turn
Why did he leave himself open for an direct attack. Hmmmmm. "I summon Etoile Cyber, attack Kenneth!" Since Kenneth took a direct hit with no cards on his side of the field. "I lay one card face down and end my turn"
Alexis: 4,000
Kenneth: 2,800
Kenneth's Turn
"Thanks for attacking me. I activate ancient Geartown, now Ancient gear monsters require one less sacrifice. I summon Ancient Gear Soldier! Next I play Megamorph doubling his attack points!
ATK: 2,600
DEF: 1,300
Now Ancient gear Engineer attack her Blade skater. Did I mention when Ancient Gear Engineer attacks, he automatically destroys a spell or trap card on your field? Say goodbye to that facedown!" Awesome at this rate I'll be the next King of Games, this little blonde doesn't stand a chance. "I end my turn with a facedown"
Alexis: 2,600
Kenneth: 2,800
Alexis's Turn
Hmmm as long as I have more lifepoints, that Megamorph card will continue to double Ancient Gear Engineer's points and Geartown makes all his monsters require one less sacrifice. Hmmmmmm, This is risky but I'll give it a try.
"I play polymerization and fuse blade skater and Etoile cyber to form Blade Skater! I'll also lay this facedown.
ATK: 2,100
DEF: 800
Since I have less lifepoints than you, your megamorph halfs your monsters attack points
Ancient Gear Engineer
ATK: 650
DEF: 1300
Now attack his Ancient gear Engineer! Wait I'm not done, I activate de-fusion… Alexis was cut off.
"I activate mystical space typhoon destroying your de-fusion" countered Kenneth.
Crap, I was just about to win too. I hope letting Jaden convince me to join this tournament was the right decision.
"I end my turn with a facedown"
Alexis: 2,600
Kenneth: 1,350
Kenneth's Turn
Meh, I suspected an Obelisk Blue to give a fight no worries though.
Next I play another geartown ontop of my first one destroying it and allowing me to summon Ancient Gear Gadjitron Dragon!
ATK: 3,000
DEF: 2,000
Next I'll use geartown's ability to summon Ancient Gear Gadjitron Chimer to the field.
ATK: 2,300
DEF: 1,300
You're done Miss Rhodes. Now Ancient Gear Gadjitron Dragon attack her Blade Skater!"
A giant black beam burst from the dragon's mouth and was heading straight for Alexis' Blade Skater. There was a huge explosion, when the smoke cleared, Alexis was still standing and her lifepoints were untouched. "I activate my trap card Hallowed life Barrier, by discarding one card, all damage taken this turn become 0!"
"No matter, I'll just finish you next turn. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!" (I know that's from Star Trek) "I end my turn"
Alexis: 2,600
Kenneth: 1,350
Alexis's Turn
Crap, he's got 2 really strong monsters on the field. You can do this Alexis, you've been in tougher situations before…. But Jaden was always there to back me up before. This time around, he can't save me. No, I can't give up but it's impossible.
Narrator's POV
Jaden saw Alexis's sad face and knew he had to do something. "Lex, don't give up! I believe in you! Now draw your card and show everyone how the Queen of Obelisk Blue duels!" Yelled Jaden from the audience. Alexis raised her head slowly revealing a worried face but it gradually turn into a smile. Alexis soon turned to face her opponent fiercely.
Alexis's POV
Thanks Jaden you have no idea how much that helped. "Draw, I play Pot of Greed. Next I play Machine Angel Ritual, Now I summon Cyber Angel Dakini and Benton. Next I'll equip Benton with Ritual Weapon! I'll also play Fusion Recovery, Now I'll use polymerization to fuse Cyber Blader and Etoile Cyber to form Blade Skater!
Cyber Angel Dakini
ATK: 2,700
DEF: 2,400
Cyber Angel Benton
ATK: 3,300
DEF: 1,500
Blade Skater
ATK: 2,100
DEF: 800
Narrator's POV
By now Kenneth's right eye was twitching from the fear. He began to rant on about how he was destined to be the next King of Games. He even got on his knees and begged Alexis not to attack him.
By now, Alexis was so annoyed by his begging she could've given up the duel just to get away from him, not even Chazz could be this annoying. Alexis yelled SHUT UP! But it was no use, Kenneth had climbed down from his duel seat and was clinging to Alexis's left shoe crying and pleading her to let him win. The queen of the obelisk blue was use to getting people stalking and being clingy around her but it never go to the point of her kicking him strait in the face! Kenneth collapsed down on the ground below, all his limbs twitching from the pain along with a blue right eye.
Alexis's POV
"Cyber Angel Benton attack his Ancient Gear Gadjitron, Now Benton its your turn, Blade Skater attack him directly and finish him!"
Alexis: 2,600
Kenneth: 0
Narrater's POV
Alexis waved her arms in the air and the crowd cheered her on, it was a nice feeling. Than she noticed a certain brunette striking his signature pose at her. Thanks Jaden for everything, I'm really glad you're in my part, no part of my life now. Alexis waved as she walked out of the Arena signing a few signatures for her fans along the way.
As Alexis exited the duel arena, Jaden was already there this open arms. Alexis ran straight into them. Jaden didn't know what compelled him to hug Alexis but he didn't regret it, it felt nice to hold Alexis in his arms, she was small but strong, nice but fierce, she was everything he wanted. Alexis was still wondering why she ran straight into his arms, it was almost instinctual. He had such a big smile on his face, it was almost like he won the duel instead of her, but she admitted without his help she didn't know if she could continue. Besides Jaden felt warm and he bulked up a bit since the last time she saw him, she felt safe in his arms like nothing else in the world mattered.
Back at Jaden's hotel room
Unknown POV
"Hey help me here, this door's locked"
"Let's use this fire extinguisher"
"Alright we're in, let's hurry he could be back anytime"
Few hours later
"Fuck, I can't find anything, he left all his cloths here!"
"Keep searching you idiot! If we want to defeat him, we'll need all the help we can get"
"But there's nothing here, OH WAIT I found a picture. Never mind it's just a crappy crayon drawing, some kid probably gave it to him. Let's leave, there's nothing here"
"Hmmm take that picture it could have sentimental value! You're such an idiot!"
"Shut up! I'm the one who had the idea of using the fire extinguisher of breaking into this place. Without me you'd still be outside!"
"I would've figured it out eventually"
"Yha sure buddy. Let's get outta here before someone discoveres us!"
The two young adults dressed in suits casually walked out of the hotel.
Back at the duel Arena…
Neither Jaden or Alexis wanted to let go of each other but soon realized people were starring. The two lovebirds soon broke apart.
"Hey we should celebrate your victory Lex" suggested Jaden with his usual grin.
"Sure but you're buying" teased Lex. She knew Jaden had no money but she just wanted to see his reaction. To her shock, he said alright. Shocked she asked him where he got the money from.
"I took some from your purse last night" joked Jaden. But apparently Alexis didn't feel it was funny, she starred at Jaden angrily. Knowing he was about to be smacked he quickly explained.
"I'm just kidding Lex. You know I wouldn't do anything of that sort. I went for a walk last night, I couldn't sleep. As I walked down this dark alley, a man wearing a cloak approached me and offered me $10,000 for my most prized possession. Ofcourse I turned him down, there was no way I was going to give you away not that I own you Lex. He said to reconsider and to take $100 as a good gesture and left."
Alexis was deep in thought, she couldn't figure out why anybody would over Jaden that much money for his most prized possession. Something didn't seem right but looking back a Jaden, she dismissed those thoughts, he was all she could think about.
"So Lex, where do you wana go?" asked Jaden. Alexis thought for a long moment, she winked at Jaden and said "Back to my house" putting her hands on her hips and putting the tip of her index finger on her lower lip. Jaden was so confused as to what he just heard.
"Why do you want to go back to your house, I thought we were going out?" Alexis couldn't believe Jaden, she he was clueless but this was an extreme. She had to figure out someway to get through to him. He has to learn eventually. Besides she didn't want any other girl teaching him.
"Let's go to Tim Horton's, they have the best coffee" suggested Alexis.
"Alright, but what were you doing just now with one hand on your hip and finger in your mouth?" asked a curious Jaden.
"Never mind me I was just thinking" It was the best excuse she could come up with. She was still trying to figure out how she was going to have "the talk" with Jaden. The couple walked to the Tim Horton's down the street in silence preferring just to enjoy each other's company instead. They both had a lot on their minds.
Jaden was thinking about how to impress Alexis, after all isn't that what a boyfriend is supposed to do? Or is it too soon to be calling her my girlfriend, but she did say she loves me. Maybe she meant as friends, no she definitely meant as a fiancé. But how was he supposed to impress a high class girl like Alexis. That's when he realized the King of Games title comes with a huge cash prize of $1,000,000! That's it, I'll impress Alexis by becoming the King of Games then I'll be finally be able to give her what she wants what ever that may be.
Alexis was thinking worried but she faked a smile. She couldn't dismiss the thoughts of Jaden's weird encounter last night out of her head. Something about it made her stomach constrict. Even though just being around Jaden made her release any negative thoughts from her mind but this time around it was different on top of that she still had to confront Jaden about uhmmm womanhood. That boggled her mind, Jaden wasn't to keen to catch up on those things especially during a lecture so she'd have to think of a different way to teach him.
Little did Alexis know that her fears will soon be realized! :O
End of Chapter 1.
Please review but don't flame me about leaving you on a cliff hanger!
As much as those cliff hangers kill me especially the one at the end of CoDMW2, they do add suspense to the story which I feel is very important. I'll try and answer one of the questions in the next chapter.
Who were those people back at the hotel room?
When will his old rival appear? (I'll give you a hint he's not Harrington)
How will Alexis educate Jaden about the opposite sex?
Will the tournament change Jaden?
Will the book end in tragedy?
Will there be a third book? (Yes)