Not a Normal Year
Not a Normal Year
Hiyas! This is Autumn-Angel-31! Just call me Autumn because it's a bit shorter than the whole pen name! This is my new GX Fic, the idea just popped into my head, and I started to develop it!
This is my version of the third year, with the exchange students, along with my OC Ariana Ryan, another exchange student from Domino Preparatory Academy (sucky name, I know) a boarding school in Domino. She never attended a duelling school before, and wanted to give it a go. This is the product of my now GX obsessed brain and many hours thinking and plotting. So enjoy.
Note: I OWN NOTHING EXCEPT THE PLOT AND MY OC! If I owned GX, it would involve a little more romance and more craziness!
I big thankies to my Big Sissy (who sadly doesn't have an account on here yet), who listened and read my OC Bio.
THANKIES B.B.! (B.B. is my nickname for her). This one's for you!
Enjoy! No flames please, if so, I will throw my overweight and antisocial cat at you! Constructive criticism is welcome though! I'm always looking for ways to improve!
Please review!
Italic are thoughts
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Chapter 1
The skies above Duel Academy were clear and blue. Many students were milling around in anticipation of the arrival of 5 exchange students. Some were confused why there were 5 students, when there were only 4 more Duel Academies; excluding the one they're at. All the students were exciting, save for one who was still asleep in his Slifer Red dorm room.
Syrus Truesdale was furiously trying to wake up a still sleeping Jaden Yuki. But, trying to wake up Jaden was like trying to tell the tides to recede. "Jaden! Wake up please! You're going to be late for the pep rally and introduction ceremony!" Syrus yelled.
"Hmmmm? Did you say something Sy?" a now semi awake Jaden asked.
Syrus sighed and said; "Just get dressed and I'll fill you in on the way to the gym."
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After Jaden got dressed, the duo made their way to the gym, only to meet Alexis Rhodes walking towards the helicopter pad. "What's up guys?" she asked.
"Nothing much. We're just heading to the gym to await the arrival of the exchange students." Syrus said.
"It's going to be sweet! I can't wait to duel them!" a now fully awake and energetic Jaden said. "By the way, why are heading to the helicopter pad Alexis?"
"I'm meeting one of the exchange students. She's arriving by helicopter instead of boat. And Chancellor Sheppard asked me to show her to her dorm and to the gym." She explained.
Just then, a black helicopter flew overhead and headed towards the helicopter pad. "I better get a move on! I'll see you guys at the pep rally!" she said over her shoulder as she ran off.
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In the helicopter
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"What a breathtaking site!" an 18 almost 19 year old with wavy light blonde headed girl whispered to herself.
Ariana Ryan was on her way to Duel Academy as an exchange student. Her first time at a duelling school. Yes, she played Duel Monsters, and she thought she was pretty good. Not a pro, but good. Ari, as she preferred to be called, had heard about the exchange program before school let out the year before. She begged her mom to let her go, making the argument that it was her last year of High School before college and she wanted to try something new. She was surprised that her mom agreed and let her come.
"Ms. Ryan, we're ready to land." said the pilot. "Please brace yourself for the landing."
"OK. Thank you." she said while she fiddled with the sapphire blue oval crystal that hung around her neck. She got it on a trip to England with her mom before the summer was over. That was the best vacation she remembered having, even though her mom was on business there. Her mom was head of surgeon at Domino Hospital and was speaking a conference there and had a week of. Ari went with and found the necklace at a charming little shop in one of the small towns they visited.
Just then, the helicopter touched down and a minute later, the pilot opened the door and helped Ari out. Her legs felt like Jell-O from being in the helicopter. She straightened up and looked around. It was even more beautiful from the ground as it was from the air! Ari then spotted a girl with dark blonde hair and brown eyes running towards her.
"You must be one of the exchange students." she asked.
"Yes I am." Ari said. "And you are?"
"Oh! I forgot my manners. I'm Alexis Rhodes. The Chancellor asked me to meet you."
"Oh. That's very nice. I'm Ariana Ryan. But you can call me Ari." Ari said.
"OK. You can call me Alexis." Alexis said. "I'm here to show you to your dorm and then to the gym for the introduction ceremony. But we must hurry! It's going to start soon!"
"Oh. Ok." Ari said. She turned to the pilot who just finished pulling out her luggage. "Thank you." She said to the pilot.
"You're welcome Ms. Ryan. Have a good time here." He said as he started to climb back into the helicopter.
Ari grabbed a satchel from the ground near her luggage and pulled it on over her head. She then grabbed the handle of one of the big rolling suitcases. "Alexis, do you think that you could grab the other one for me?" she asked the other girl.
"Sure thing. By the way, what's with the huge suitcases?" she asked.
"I wasn't sure what to bring. So I just brought what I thought was needed, which happens to be a lot." Ari said with a slight sweat drop. Alexis laughed as they headed towards the Academy.
"Alexis, do you know where I'll be staying?" Ari asked out of curiosity.
"Yep. All the exchange students are staying in the Obelisk Blue Dorms. You'll be staying in the girl dorms. The Chancellor also got you a room across from mine, so you'll have someone you already met near, in case you need anything." Alexis said. "Oh and The Chancellor asked me to give you this." she continued as she handed Ari a PDA. "This has all you need on it. Your class schedule, a map of the school and grounds and contact info. I hope you don't mind, but I put my PDA number in there." (I don't know if PDA's have them, but let's pretend for the sake of the story. K?)
"Oh, that's very kind of you Alexis." Ari replied with a smile. "Do you know anything about the other exchange students?" she asked.
"Not really. All I know is that they're from the other 4 branches of Duel Academy. And I think we're getting an exchange professor too. Oh! And the other exchange students are guys!" Alexis finished with a slight smile.
"Just great! I'm the only female! The testosterone will be flowing freely!" Ari said with an over exaggerated eye roll.
"I know how you feel! I'm about the only female out my whole group of friends!" Alexis said. The two girls burst out laughing. "You know what Ari? I think we'll get along just fine this year!"
"I think you may be right!" Ari said. They were almost to the dorm, when Alexis asked Ari what school she came from. Ari replied "I went to Domino Preparatory Academy. I know it isn't a duelling school, but I can hold my own in a duel."
"Neat. What kind of deck do you use?" Alexis asked.
"Mostly Wind and Light monsters. Would you like to see?" Ari asked.
"Could I?" Alexis asked.
"Sure. How about after the whole ceremony thing?" she replied.
"That would be good. I'll find you after the ceremony." She replied as they finished the walk to the dorm.
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Fast Forward to the Ceremony-Behind Stage with the other exchange students, minus Jesse, of course.
Ari walked backstage to a waiting room type thing. She nervously looked around. Alexis was right! The other exchange students were guys!
She looked onstage and spotted the Chancellor on stage, waiting for the gym to fill up and settle down, along with two other guys, who she assumed was two of the professors. One was short and chubby, while the other one was tall and dressed rather strangely. "Holy crap! There's A LOT of people out there! I hope I don't trip and make myself look like an idiot on the first day." she thought. She sighed and took a step back only to knock into someone. "Oh! I'm sorry!" she exclaimed. She turned around to come face to face with one of the other exchange students, a tall guy with a cowboy hat and a bandage over his right eye. "Darn! He's not bad looking… Gah! Don't think that!"
"That's all right." He said. "Are you another one of the exchange students?"
By this time, Ari snapped out of her inner thoughts. "Yes. I'm Ariana Ryan. But you can call me Ari." she said as she held out her hand for him to shake, but instead he took her hand and kissed it lightly.
"I'm Jim 'Crocodile' Cook from South Academy. But you can call me Jim. And this is Shirley" he replied as he pointed to the crocodile on his back.
"I see chivalry isn't all that dead. And it's nice to meet you." Ari said with a smile.
"Nice to meet ya too" Jim replied with a smile. "How about I introduce you to the others?"
"Umm. Ok." Ari replied. Jim grabbed her wrist and pulled her over to the others.
"Everyone, this is Ari, another exchange student." he said.
"Pleasure to meet you, Ari." said a guy with spiky hair and glasses. As he said it, he gave Ari a once over, which creeped her out. "I'm Adrian Gecko, from East Academy."
"Nice to meet you" Ari said as she pulled her jean jacket around her self-consciously. "What about that guy over there?" she asked Jim as she pointed to a guy with dark skin who was talking to a tall, creepy looking man.
"That's Axel Brodie from West Academy. And that other guy is Professor Viper, also from West Academy." He replied. "He's not all that sociable though."
"Where are you from Ari?" Adrian asked.
"Domino Preparatory Academy. I know it's not a duelling school, but I can still hold my own." She replied to their surprised stares. "Hey. I thought there were supposed to be 5 exchange students, but I count only 4 of us. Where's the one from North Academy?" she asked. She didn't get an answer because the Chancellor started the ceremony.
"Attention students." he started. "Welcome to a new year at Duel Academy. This year we have the pleasure of having some exchange students from the other branches of Duel Academy, plus a special student. So without further ado, please welcome; Adrian Gecko from East Academy!"
Adrian walked out onstage and gave a little wave, while some of the students clapped.
"And from South Academy. Jim 'Crocodile' Cook!" Sheppard continued. Jim walked onstage and waved enthusiastically. Some students snickered at the sight of a crocodile on his back. He stood next to Adrian.
"From West Academy, Axel Brodie!" Sheppard said. Axel simply walked out and stood next to Jim. Some students clapped, for fear of him.
"Next, from North Academy, Jesse Anderson!" Sheppard said. But no Jesse. "Hmm. Maybe he's a little late. Anyway, onto our special exchange student, Ariana Ryan from Domino Preparatory Academy!"
Ari took a deep breath, and patted her hair, which was held in place with a black beret at the middle of her head. There were a few stray hairs that framed her face, along with her right swept bangs. She walked out onto the stage and smiled and waved, even though some students were remarking about a Prep. School girl being a duelling school. She took a place next to Axel, who merely glared at her. "Did I grow an extra head or something?" she asked sarcastically.
"You don't belong here." he merely said.
"Says you." she shot back. "Just wait."
"For what?' he shot back.
"For when I prove you wrong" she simply said. Before she could say anything else, the gym doors swung open and a blue/teal head boy ran in.
"Sorry I'm late! This place is bigger than North Academy!' he said with a hint of a Southern accent. "Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself, I'm Jesse Anderson." he said and hopped up onto the stage and took a place next to Ari.
"I'm Jesse Anderson. I don't believe we met on the boat." he said.
"We didn't. I arrived later by helicopter. I'm Ariana Ryan, but call me Ari." she replied.
"Nice to meet ya." He replied.
"Same here. It's a pleasure to meet the Crystal Beast Duellist." She said with a smile.
"OK then. And for our guest professor, Professor Viper from West Academy!" Sheppard continued. (Sorry, I can't spell his first name!). "I hope you all make them feel welcomed here at Duel Academy. Classes start tomorrow."
"Before they leave Chancellor, may I say something?" Viper asked.
"Of course." Sheppard replied.
"OK. Listen up. I'm only going to say this once. I want to increase the duelling level of you students. So, starting tomorrow, we'll be having survival duels. You all must each duel once a day. And you loose, you will be brought down one dorm level. Once you hit the bottom level, you will be expelled. Is everyone clear?" Viper finished. His voice made chills run up and down the student's spines. "And you will be all required to wear a Bio-Band. This will monitor your duel energy, which I'll monitor."
Crowler and Bonaparte started to argue about Viper scaring the students which was their job. Sheppard merely cut them off.
Ari raised an eyebrow at this. "Scared now are we?" Axel said with a slight smirk.
"In your dreams. I'll show you all what I can do. Just you wait." Ari snapped, fire blazing in her blue-green eyes.
"Axel, leave the sheila alone." Jim said from beside Adrian. Axel just frowned.
"I think that's all he knows to do is frown." Ari thought with a chuckle.
"Also, I'll like to have an exhibition duel, starting in one hour. And our duellists will be; Jesse Anderson and the Duel Academy champion." he continued.
Ari saw a boy stand up. He had black spiky hair and was dressed entirely in black and had onyx eyes. She then saw Alexis hit the kid in the head and pull him down and said something to him that made him scowl. Alexis saw Ari and she waved. Ari waved back.
"Will Jaden Yuki please stand up?" Sheppard said. This made the black clad boy scowl even more. Ari saw a boy with brown hair and eyes wearing a red jacket stand up and wave. "That must Jaden Yuki." Ari thought.
"All right, you are all dismissed. The duel starts in one hour. Both duellists have that time to prepare." Viper said and walked off stage. The exchange students followed.
Ari got backstage and sighed; "That's finally over." Suddenly, a couple of girls approached them.
"Can we take a group photo of you guys for the yearbook?" one of them asked. ( A/N: I don't know if they have yearbooks, but let's roll with it, OK?)
"I think that would be an excellent idea." Chancellor Sheppard said. "Stand together now!" Ari and the others stood together, with her in the front and the guys standing behind her.
"Smile now!" the girl said. They all smiled, except Axel, who frowned as usual. "Thank you! That will be great in the yearbook and I'll give all you guys a copy as a souvenir." She said then she took off. Ari looked at the clock on the wall. She'd better go and meet Alexis, who said that she'll introduce her to her friends and give her a tour of the school.
"Where you heading off to Ari?" Jim asked.
"I'm going to meet the girl who the Chancellor asked to show me around." She replied.
"Oh. Ok. I thought you'd want to come with us." He said.
"Oh." Ari replied, with a very faint blush, which she hated. "How about later? I'll meet you guys after the duel between Jesse and that Jaden kid." She said.
'Fine. See you then." Jim said as Ari turned around and walked down the steps that headed out into the gym floor.
"She isn't a bad looking one." Adrian said with a smirk. "Kind of cute. And spunky. And she told Axel off." Jesse, Jim and Adrian laughed. Axel just frowned. (A/N: Again! Does he EVER crack a smile! He might later though…)
Only if they knew what was to come and how Ari would play into it. And how she would play into a couple of their hearts……
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OK! That's all for this chapter! I could keep going, but my poor hands! What do ya think? Good, Horrible, So-So? Do you like Ari? Are the cannon characters too OC? Let me know! Remember, no flames please! Suggestions are welcome!
Oh, and I'm not writing Jesse and Jaden's duel, because; A) I can't write duels just yet and b) We all know what happens!
I'll give cookies to all who review!
Autumn taking off!
Later!