Kaiba-Kun here. This is my new GX story. Have you seen the new GX episodes with the shadow riders? Well if you haven't, good. If you did, this is my spin-off. The shadow riders are different, but the basic idea is the same: There are a bunch of shadow riders (bad guys) out to steal the 3 sacred beasts cards hidden well under the Academy, however, the only way to get the cards is to win the seven keys. These keys open the seven gates that you need to pass through to get the cards. This is my spin-off. R&R!

I OWN NOTHING OF THIS NEW SERIES OF YU-GI-OH GX! THIS BELONGS TO KAZUKI TAKAHASHI AND ALL OF THE GX PEOPLE!!!

Just some tidbits of info:

-Unlike my other story, this story takes place in the real G/X timeline (the pharaoh has been laid to rest, millennium items have been locked away, Dartz series has already happened…)

-Zane and Alexis are kind of together-their relationship gets better as the story progresses

-The shadow riders on TV are NOT all the same in this story. Only a few.

-The duelists who loose their duels on TV may not be the same in this story, which proves that Jaden doesn't always win his duels (GASP! Foreshadowing!!!!)

OC: Derek Johnson: 3rd year obelisk blue, friend of Zane…uses a warrior deck.

Chapter 1: The 7 Best.

A stormy night….the perfect opportunity for evil….and that's just what was happening. In a small cave, a strange meeting was held with 7 people/creatures. A booming voice filled the air:

" We know what we're up against…we are ready! It is time to cover the world with shadow. It is time to seek my revenge! The war has begun! Which of you will lead us to battle?"

" I will, sir."

" So be it! Make me proud!"


It was a full moon and a clear sky at Duel Academy. Alexis placed a flower at the entrance of the abandoned dorm.

Be safe, brother…wherever you are. I miss you so much. Please come back soon. Her flashlight started to flicker. " great." She moaned. " Just what I need. A full moon, me, outside the place of the last sighs of my brother, and a broken flashlight." She tried to make her way back and suddenly found herself lost. Great. Lost on campus…at night…can this get any worse???????? She walked around for a while and heard a rumbling sound. Then, she saw a flash of lightning. Oh no! Not a thunderstorm…It started to rain. She started to run and found herself right next to a building. However, since it was dark, she couldn't tell where she was. Suddenly, she saw another flashlight beam right at her. She looked up and saw…

" ALEXIS!!! What are you doing here?????"

" Zane!" she cried. " Can I come up?"

" Sure…hurry up."

In Zane's room, poor Alexis had a blanket around her to keep warm from shivering so much from the rain.

" Now, tell me, what were you doing?" Zane said as he sat down next to her on the couch. "Its not often you end up at the boys' side of Obelisk campus.

" I was taking a walk from the lighthouse to the abandoned dorm, placing a flower for my brother when my flashlight went out. I guess I got lost when it started to rain. I ran in the direction I thought was the girls dorm. I guess I went the wrong way."

" It appears so." Zane said. " Do you have any idea what time it is?"

" NO! HELLO…I've been running around the island for who knows how long."

" Well, its about 11:45."

" What are you doing up this late?" Alexis asked, raising an eyebrow.

" Me? I was trying to get to bed for about half an hour ago. I couldn't sleep, so I got dressed and decided to study for Crowler's test tomorrow."

" Ok…then… But you know something? When I got to the abandoned dorm, the moon was full, and the sky was clear. Then, no later than 5 minutes, the sky is black as pitch and a tremendous thunderstorm rolls in."

" Now that you mention it, it is a bit strange. I've never seen anything like it. Are you ok, Lexi?"

" I guess…it just freaks me out sometimes."

" Alexis, its just noise and electricity. There's nothing to be scared of."

" I know…" Alexis said. Her voice trailed off to a sad tone. " I just hope my brother isn't in the middle of it, wherever he is."

" I'm sure he's fine." Zane said. " Just relax. He went back to his computer and she laid down to rest. After a while later, he looked at the clock…12.:OO. Midnight…He looked out the window-still raining. Then, his sight went to Alexis, who was sound asleep on his couch. Deciding that it would be better to just leave her there, he got a spare pillow and blanket out of his closet and put the pillow under her head and the blanket over her body. Then, he changed into his pajamas and went to sleep (again).

Of course, no one would expect what just occurred during the storm…

THE NEXT DAY

" Class, your tests are coming back, now." Professor Banner said. When he got to Jaden's failing grade, he stopped. " Jaden, you really have to try harder…I mean, even Syrus and Chumley got better grades than you. Oh, this reminds me, Jaden, Chancellor Shepard wishes to see you in his office."

" Oh really?" Chazz said. " What did you do this time? Sleep on the job? You are so totally busted!"

" Actually, he wants to see you as well, Bastion…and Alexis…and Chazz."

" I wonder what its all about." Mindy said.

" Alexis, what did you do?" Jasmine asked.

" Girls, please…I didn't do anything…I don't think…" Alexis said nervously.


Crowler's class

Dr. Crowler had just finished collecting the class's tests when the class private intercom went off. A somewhat familiar cold voice was heard. " Crowler, please send Derek Johnson, Zane Truesdale, report to chancellor Shepard's office immediately."

" Zane, what'd you do, buddy?" asked Derek Johnson, Zane's friend.

" I don't know." Zane replied as they left the room with Crowler.

" Professor Banner, we know where the chancellor's office is…you don't have to escort us." Chazz said. " we not babies going to get our diapers changed.

" Eww." Bastion said. " Not funny."

" Yes, I know…but he has asked to see me as well."

" I wonder what it's about." Jaden said.

" Who knows." Alexis said. " Jaden, maybe he's going to scold you for sleeping in class." Alexis giggled.

" Then why would we be called here?" Chazz pouted.

" I don know." Jaden yawned. " But I hope it doesn't take too long…I need to take my nap."

Approaching the group coming in their direction was Dr. Crowler, followed by Derek and Zane.

" Zane?" Alexis asked, puzzled.

" Alexis." He nodded.

" Whoa! It's a party!" Jaden cheered.

" Oh my…it seems some of us are a bit lost!" said Crowler peeping behind Banner.

" Hey Chazz, it looks like he's looking at you!" Jaden smiled.

" Shut up, Jaden."

" Yes well…" Crowler mumbled. Stupid Slifer slackers…

" Hello, Dr. Crowler…what a lovely day!" Banner smiled. meow

" So, what brings you?" banner smiled.

" meow."

" We have been summoned by Chancellor Shepard."

" Sweetness!" Jaden cheered. " So have we!"

Great…more time to spend with that Slifer loser!

When the group entered the Chancellor's office, Shepard was NOT in his normal spot in his chair. It was……The chair turned from the window to reveal…

" SETO KAIBA?" shouted Chazz.

" Chazz, shut up." Banner scolded.

" Mr. Kaiba, here?" Bastion asked.

" That's right." Said Kaiba. " Something has happened in the midst of last night's storm."

" What do you mean?" Banner asked.

" A war has begun." Said Kaiba. " A dueling war. Under this school are three very powerful cards: the three sacred beast cards. If they were to come out to the open dueling world, the result would be catastrophic."

" Sounds bad." Chazz said.

" It gets worse. There are a series of people after them, known as shadow riders. They want the keys."

" How do they get the keys?" Alexis asked.

" Well, the keys can only be won in a duel, so with the help of the Chancellor, I have picked out the seven best of the school."

" The six students and two teachers just stared at him.

" (Seto sweatdrop) That would be you 7."

" U-Us?" Jaden asked. " You mean, we get to save the world?"

" Yes, in a sort of way." Kaiba said, so its important that you win."

" So, if we win, we help save the world." Chazz said.

" What happens if we loose?" Jaden asked.

" You loose your spirit key, and the shadow riders would be one step closer to world domination." Said the CEO.

" World domination?" Crowler asked.

" Yes." Said Kaiba. He opened Shepard's desk and took out a black box. Opening it, he revealed the seven spirit keys. " There's a key for each of you."

" D-Do we have to take a key?" Crowler asked.

" …--…No."

to make a small story shorter, they all took spirit keys, except for…

" Crowler, are you being chicken????" Chazz asked.

" N-No, but there are final exams to work on, and so many end of the year things to do, I don't know if I could handle it…" Crowler said in defense.

" Chicken…" Chazz pouted.

" But its only September?" Banner stated…

"Crowler, don't be a wimp." Derek smiled. "But if you don't want it, I'll take it."

That night, while everyone was asleep, a strange man walked across the forests of the island. Snickering to himself, he knew that the first duel had arrived. Prepare yourself, Duel Academy! The first shadow rider is here-and I'm not leaving without my prize!!!!!


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