This is my first attempt at a full, long fic so constructive criticism please. I loved the anime and watched it again for the first time in around 8 years and I was kinda disappointed that Alexis and Jaden's feelings were never explored and they're my OTP forever. Anyways, please enjoy. :D

Also in this fic, Jaden isn't dense, he just likes to act it, in fact he's very smart.

A young, 15 year old boy with dual coloured brown hair, with an orange top and brown eyes stood at the edge of the balcony of his small apartment in the middle of Domino city staring out at the sunrise, letting his mind wander to the past.

"You okay Jaden?", A demonic figure with half black, half white hair, giant black bat wings and a third eye in the centre of her forehead appeared from nowhere to try and comfort the traumatized boy. "I know it's hard for you, but you need to try and move forward and think about the exams today."

"I know but it's hard, y'know?" The boy, Jaden, answered.

"I know, but try, for me?" Yubel asked.

"Sure, Yubel, I'll try." Jaden mumbled.

He then looked back up at the sunrise and decided to go back into his apartment to work on his deck. Jaden lived alone in his apartment high up in the city. He could only afford it due to the savings account his parents left him when they died when he was young. They'd been very good duelists, making a name for themselves in the pro leagues up until their unexpected deaths.

"Which deck should I use for the exam…?" Jaden mused to himself.

"I'd say use your hero's as you have the best connection with them but you could use the dragons… Or maybe 'his' deck if you feel you can control it…" Yubel suggested, however didn't fully agree using the last deck as Jaden had not fully mastered it and could be in serious trouble if he lost control.

"I'll think about it okay?"

"Sure thing Jaden, just go with your gut, you always do and it works."

-= On the way to the exam =-

"Oh shit…. I'm gonna be late!" Jaden mumbled to himself. As he turned a corner, he saw a glimpse of another person and the next second he was on the ground. "Owwww… Sorry dude." He then looked up and saw a very familiar sight. In front of him was a tri-coloured hair man wearing a black muscle shirt and jeans. His mentor and father figure stood above him smirking down at him.

"Oh, what's up Yug, sorry about that." Jaden smiled back up at him.

"It's quite alright Jaden. How's Winged Kuriboh doing?" The moment Yugi asked this question, It was answered by a high pitched coo and a brown fur ball with wings appearing in front of him and snuggling up to his face. Yugi chuckled and scratched Kuriboh behind the ear. "I guess the answer is well then?" Yugi smiled and was answer by another coo.

At this time, Jaden had picked up the cards that fell out his deck boxes and had stood back up.

"Yeah, he's really growing on me." Jaden smiled then his face fell as he saw the time. "Oh no, the exam!" Jaden nearly shouted, "See ya Yugi" Jaden waved as he ran past the King of Games.

"Jaden, you never fail to make me smile…" Yugi mused as he walked off.

-= At the Kaiba Dome =-

Jaden walked through the doors into the stadium and looked over the edge of the railing, seeing one of his most favoured sights, duelist coming together and doing their best in duels. He looked one particular duel which was a tall teen with slick black hair and a British accent dueling one of the school's duel proctors. He had just won using the trap card Ring of Destruction, destroying his monster and taking the proctors life points with it.

The boy walked up the stairs towards Jaden and sat in front of him.

"Tight duel man, seems like this year is going to be a good one if I have that sort of competition." Jaden called out to him. He looked up and saw Jaden grinning at him and he smiled back.

"Thank you, My name's Bastion, how about you?" Bastion asked.

"Jaden."

"Although I haven't seen you duel yet so I can't say much about you." Bastion stated.

"Well, that's because I haven't yet. I only just got here, I was a bit late" Jaden chuckled.

"What?! You haven't dueled yet? That was supposed to be the last one!" A new voice from behind them nearly screamed.

"It's fine, I know people so they'll fit me in. By the way, I don't think we've met. The name's Jaden." Jaden said with an outstretched hand towards the small boy with turquoise hair. The boy took it and shook it nervously.

"Heh, my name's Syrus. I still have no idea how I passed. I get test anxiety see." Syrus chuckled nervously.

"So you passed? That's fantastic!" Jaden smiled before a loud voice interrupted him.

"Jaden Yuki to duel field 4 please. That's Jaden Yuki to duel field 4."

"Welp, looks like it's my time to shine!" Jaden fist bumped Bastion and ruffled Syrus' hair and went down to the field.

-= Five minutes earlier with the teachers and proctors =-

"Nice crop of students we have here this year, mostly skilled and smart." A proctor commented, looking over the results.

"Yes well, we still have some slackers that do not deserve it." A transgender looking man with long blonde hair grumbled.

"Sorry, Mr Crowler, there's one more student that has to take his field test." A fairly new proctor timidly told the man.

"Did you just call me mister? I have a PhD in dueling thank you very much so I have earned the title of doctor!" Crowler retorted rudely. "And also, tell him to hit the road and come back next year."

"He was just a little late, that's all, I say he should duel." Another proctor chimed in which caused Crowler to whip around and explode.

"LATE IS RUDE!" I will not tolerate slackers like this." Crowler started until he heard a small ring inside his pocket. He picked up the phone and basically screamed into it. "Yes?! What is it?"

"Crowler, it's Sheppard, I'm just calling up to see if everything is running smoothly." This caused Crowler's tone to change dramatically.

"Oh Chancellor. How nice of you to call, of course they're all getting a fair shot." Crowler then immediately hung up and grumbled insults into it. He then stood up and headed out of the small seating area.

"But Doctor, who will test him and which deck will they use?" A proctor asked.

"Leave that to me…." Crowler laughed to himself. "When I'm done with him, he'll go crying home back to his mother like the slacker he is."

-= Duel field 4 =-

"Wow, what a field…" Jaden exclaimed in awe. He spun around taking it all in. That's when he saw his opponent. "Hey, are you my opponent?" He asked

"Why yes, yes I am. So, what is your name?" Crowler asked with a bit of venom in his voice

"Name's Jaden, and you are?" Jaden answered, noticing the slight anger in the man's voice. 'Wow, he doesn't seem to be to glad to be against me…' Jaden thought to himself.

Yubel then appeared behind him. "I agree, he does seem a little mad about it, oh well. Destroy him Jaden." She then winked at him whilst Jaden chuckled.

'Sure thing Yubel.'

-= In the stands =-

"That kid's got his work cut out for him if he has to face Crowler in his exam." Stated a tall, dishwater blonde haired girl wearing the female Version of the Obelisk blue uniform which consisted of a small blue mini-skirt, a white blouse and a blue jacket over it.

"Oh well, let's see if Crowler can bring out that rare card of his." A tall, older looking boy said with no real emotion behind it.

"Oh cheer up Zane, you can't be a loner forever you know." The blonde turned towards him.

"Yes well, I honestly don't care Alexis." Zane said in the same way.

"How can you not care when your brother is finally coming to this school?" Alexis asked in disbelief.

"He's not ready for this school yet." Zane said, looking down.

"Whatever you say Zane, let's just watch the duel."

-= Back at the field =-

"I am Doctor Vellian Crowler, head professor and department chair of techniques here at Duel Academy. Now slacker, are you ready for your test?" Crowler asked with an aura of pride around him.

"Well then, time to get my game on!" Jaden exclaimed activating his duel disk and sliding his deck into the slot.

"Duel!"

"Teacher's first slacker. I place two facedowns on the field and then I'll play Heavy Storm!" Two cards appeared in front of Crowler before getting destroyed by a strong blast of wind.

"You just destroyed your own cards? Why?" Jaden asked, already knowing the answer.

"All will be revealed in due time, boy. Now say 'hello' to my Wicked Tokens (ATK: 1000 DEF: 1000)!" Crowler started laughing maniacally. Two golden Egyptian looking slugs appeared out of the dust. "And now I'll sacrifice them to summon the one and only, Ancient Gear Golem (ATK: 3000 DEF: 3000)!" The slugs disappeared as fast as they appeared and out rose a massive rusty robot made from gears and plates of metal.

"Woah, so cool!" Jaden exclaimed, "I can see why you're the chair of techniques now."

"And because I can't attack, I'll end my turn." Crowler stated with a smug look

"Wait, what? No defences? No facedowns? Never mind then." Jaden said, confused. "Alright, I draw! And now I play Polimerization and fuse Elemental Hero Necroshade with Elemental Hero Avian to form Elemental Hero Great Tornado (ATK: 2800 DEF: 2200)!" Jaden exclaimed.

"So what, he doesn't have enough attack points to destroy my Golem." Crowler laughed.

"Check again Doc." Crowler checked his disk and sure enough, Ancient Gear Golem's attack was now at a measly 1500 points.

"What happened!?" Crowler screeched.

"Great Tornado happened. His effect means that all your monster's attack is halved! And since this was a special summon, I'll use Necroshade's effect which means I can summon a level 5 or above Elemental Hero without sacrifices, so I summon Elemental Hero Bladedge (ATK: 2600 DEF: 1800)! And I'll play H-Heated Heart to increase his attack by 500 points (ATK: 3100). And now, I'll attack your Golem with Great Tornado!" Jaden exclaimed with a grin, knowing he had this duel in the bag.

Crowler: 2700

Jaden: 4000

"Now Bladedge, attack him directly!"

"No wait! Timeout!" Crowler screamed in denial.

Crowler: 0

Jaden: 4000 (Winner)

"That's game!" Jaden exclaimed with an outstretched 2 finger salute.

-= In the stands =-

"An OTK, no way! That kid has some real skills." Alexis said in awe of what she just witnessed.

"Hmph." Zane grunted and walked away.

-= Back with Jaden =-

"Great job Jaden, you sure put him in his place." Yubel said with a smirk

'Cheers Yubel, he deserved it.' Jaden said in his head so only Yubel could hear.

"Too right."

Jaden walked back to where his new friends were and congratulations were waiting. Bastion was very impressed with what he saw and Syrus was in awe with the skills shown.

Thanks for taking your time to read my fic, don't forget to review! No flames please :3