It was a nice sunny day out at sea and in the middle of the ocean was a cruise ship. Standing on the deck was a red headed young man looking across the ship with a bored look on his face

"It's day three aboard the SSV. Dull and Boring and I'm ready to jump overboard," he said talking to his mobile as he recorded his voice. "They call this a cruise? Then where is the pool party and the karaoke machine and the all-you-can-eat buffet lunch?

"And what's the deal with the passengers shortage? There's only five of us on this floating nightmare and the only girl is full of herself talks to herself. Really the only normal person here is Thuggory and he spends all his time sitting in the sun and he moved an inch since we set sail.

"Personally the ones that creep me out the most is Professor Drago Bludvist with a name like that you know he's bad news. And every teacher has his pet so enter Axel Stoneson, he's not exactly the friendliest kid in the playground so if you're in a fight you definitely want him on your side."


Sitting in his room with his with the curtains drawn was a black skinned young man wearing combat gear. At the moment he was rearranging his deck and fiddling with his duel disk which resembled a pistol.

He then inserted his deck into his duel disk and placed it in his holster before getting to his feet. He then just at therefore a few seconds and then out of nowhere he grabbed his duel disk, drafted on, activated it and drew five cards all within 10 seconds.

Then suddenly someone knocked on the door. "Who's there?" Axel asked.

"Who do you think?" said a deep booming voice.

"Sorry, Professor, but there's a stalker on board and you can't be too careful," said Axel apologetically making his way towards the door and placing his duel disk back in its holster.

He then open the door and standing there was a muscular middle-aged man with black dreadlocks. His right arm was completely prosthetic and mechanical and his face was covered in scars. The look on his face would send children back to their mothers crying.

"I take it you had an unwanted visitor today?" said Drago as he entered the room and Axel closed the door behind him. "Doesn't this busybody know what curiosity did with the cat?"

Axel then handed him the file of the snooper and recognise the face of the red head young man.

"Well, well, well, Agnar Geckoson," he said. "Relax, he's perfectly harmless. Now focus your energy back on our plan. We'll reach Duel Academy at noon, there will be a brief ceremony welcoming the new students. Once their done singing our praises, will get down to business. These poor fools won't know what hit them."

Axel then watched as Drago left his room.


Meanwhile on the deck, Agnar could see a familiar island coming into view.

"My prayers have been answered, our seafaring days are over," he said happily. "So after three days of extreme boredom, Agnar Geckoson is ready for Duel Academy, but is Duel Academy ready for me?"

Thuggory soon got up and then looked over the side to see Duel Academy coming into view.

"Ah, it's nice to be back," he said with a smile. "I wonder if Hiccup and his friends are gone is any more trouble since my last visit?"


Wartihog was making his way out of his room on the Slifer Red Dorm and then saw Ragnar and Fishlegs making their way over. The first thing he noticed was the fact that the two of them were wearing Obelisk Blue uniforms.

"Hiccup, hurry!" Fishlegs cried. He then started when he saw Wartihog. "Wait, you're not Hiccup."

"Gee, what gave it away? The good looks or the bulging biceps?" Wartihog asked.

"Great, the rally is in one hour and he's nowhere to be found," Fishlegs groaned.

"I'm sure Hiccup knows when the rally is going to happen," said Ragnar confidently. "He's very well organised."

"Hang on! What rally?" Wartihog asked.

"Huh, hello, it's the opening-day Prep Rep!" Fishlegs reminded him.

Wartihog facepalmed himself. "Oh, that rally."

"Can't believe you almost forgot that, it's one of the biggest events during the semester," said Ragnar folding his arms.

"Well, I see the two have got yourself some fancy new uniforms world," said Wartihog noticing the blue coats. "You've been promoted to Obelisk Blue."

"I'm surprised that, Hiccup was promoted?" Fishlegs frowned.

"He missed a lot of classes during that period after he was defeated by Eret," Ragnar reminded. "Some of those tests were quite important so he didn't gain the necessary qualifications to go to Obelisk Blue let alone Ra Yellow."

"Isn't he technically Ra Yellow?" Fishlegs asked.

"Technically yes, but he declined the promotion," Ragnar reminded.

"Speaking of the Captain, any ideas where he might be?" Wartihog asked.

"I have a few ideas," said Ragnar.


Hiccup was having the weirdest dream of his entire life. He was face first in a desert and there was no sign of civilisation anywhere, but there were three suns holding up over him and he could hear childish laughter in the air.

"Who's there?" Hiccup asked pulling himself up.

He then saw Duel Academy directly in front of him in the middle of the desert.

"Don't you remember me?" said a voice. "Why won't you come and play, Hiccup?"

"Who are you? And where are you? And where am I?" Hiccup demanded.

Then he saw several figures directly below this and you he was on. He soon recognised them to be Astrid, Ragnar, Heather, Fishlegs, Wartihog and Snotlout.

"Are you guys all right?" Hiccup called.

They didn't answer and Hiccup made his way down the sand dune towards them.

"I've already played with them your friends," said the voice. Hiccup soon approached him and realised to his horror they were nothing more than stand statues. "But they weren't much fun."

"Astrid? Ragnar?" he gasped. "Please say something."

He reached out to touch Snotlout, who then promptly disintegrated and was blown into the wind. He got in horror as the same thing happened to everyone else and soon he was completely alone.

"No!" Hiccup yelled at the top of his voice.


Hiccup suddenly woke up with a start and found himself lying on top of the terrace of Duel Academy. He took several deep breaths as he sat up recovering from the nightmare he had.

"What's the matter, Hiccup?" Toothless asked appearing next to him.

"Am I glad to see you, bud," said Hiccup panting. "I had this dream that my friends were statues. At least I think it was a dream."

"I'm sure it was nothing," said Toothless, though Hiccup detected that he was hiding something. "Besides, it appears we have a visitor."

"What?" Hiccup blinked.

He turned and saw leaning against one of the pillars was a human wearing a suit of armour. His helmet resembled that of a lion and he was wearing a cape over his shoulders and his belt buckle had some sort of symbol on it which he recognises the Leo star sign.

"Howdy," he said saluting with two fingers.

"A Duel Monster spirit out here?" Hiccup blinked. "I'm having one strange day."

"Finally found you, Leo," said a new voice.

Hiccup turned and saw walking up the stairs with go about his age with very bushy dirty blonde hair. He didn't recognise her and neither was he wearing the standard uniform that Duel Academy students where.

"Why do you always have to keep on running off like that?" she snapped.

"I just wanted to do a bit of exploring, shoot me," said Leo as he straightened up.

"Either I'm still dreaming or I'm seeing a monster spirit," said Hiccup as he stood up.

The girl laughed. "No you're wide awake. This handsome young man is Leo."

"Leo, as in the star sign?" Hiccup asked curiously.

"The one and only," Leo smiled.

Hiccup stared at her. "Wait minute, that means you can…"

"Yep, I assume you can to," she said looking at Toothless standing next to him. "Then that makes you the famous Hiccup Haddock."

"I wouldn't say famous," said Hiccup modestly.

"I would," she said folding her arms.

"So how long have you been able to see spirits?" Hiccup asked.

"Since I was born I guess," she shrugged. "And from what I hear it's the same with you. Comes in handy doesn't it?"

"Tell me about it," said Hiccup smiling at Toothless. "Though most people think I'm crazy."

"Same here," the girl shrugged.

"Anyway, I take it you're not from around here and clearly not a freshman," Hiccup assumed.

"You're smarter than you look," she said with a smile. "I'm a transfer student here."

"That explains a lot. Let me be the first to welcome you to Duel Academy," said Hiccup extending his hand.

"Thanks," she said and shook it.

"Well, what do we have here," said Ragnar's voice.

Hiccup turned and saw Ragnar the others poking their heads out of the staircase.

"Then you are," said Wartihog.

"The rally is starting soon!" Fishlegs cried.

"We have to get moving!" Ragnar yelled.

"I almost completely forgot," said Hiccup looking at his watch.

"We've only got a few minutes!" Ragnar yelled.

"So forward march!" Wartihog yelled.

Hiccup looked at the girl. "Looks like I've got to get going," he said and ran towards the stairs. "See you later."


Hiccup and the others managed to get into the classroom just in time as everyone was sitting down in their chosen seats. Stoick and the other teachers were standing in front of them preparing to give out the announcement.

"All right, settle down," said Stoick. "As you know it's the start of a brand-new year. With every new year…"

Wartihog then turned and looked up at Snotlout, who was sitting behind him. "Hey, Jorgenson, this section is for the red barracks."

"Oh yeah, then what are you doing here, Wartihog?" Snotlout asked raising an eyebrow. "Because last I checked you were a Ra Yellow so won't give you the right to sit here."

Wartihog chuckled to himself. "For one, people actually like me."

"Quiet down!" Mildew yelled. "Reciting the Academy Pledge is our freshman representative, Blaze Flareson."

"Not her," Snotlout grumbled.

"Trust me I know how you feel," Hiccup groaned not forgetting the last time he met her.

"Why is that?" Wartihog asked.

Before he could answer Blaze entered through the side door and everyone began to clap. Blaze made her way over to the podium where Stoick was standing and raised her hand.

"We the students of Duel Academy solemnly promise to abide by the Academy regulations, to resolve all conflicts by duelling, to show respect for our Professors and our fellow peers" said Blaze. "Unless they plan to take over the world."

Blaze lowered her hand and walked off, but not before winking at Hiccup much to his horror and Astrid's anger.

"Ah, now I see why you're so nervous around," said Wartihog with a small smile.

"It's not I'm worried about, it's Astrid," said Hiccup.

"Good point."

"Now then, as I said, with each new year comes modification and improvement," said Stoick. "Here at Duel Academy we strive for perfection. So to keep each one of you on top of your game, we've invited a few new students to join you. In fact they represent the top students from each of our four Duel Academy worldwide branches."

Wartihog looked up. "Duel Academy has worldwide branches? You learn something new everyday."

"This year is certainly going off with a bang," said Hiccup with a small smile.

"Time for introductions, visiting us all the way from East Academy its Agnar Geckoson!" Stoick announced.

They then watched as Agnar made his way onto the stage waving at the students who began to clap.

"And hailing from West Academy please welcome Axel Stoneson!"

Axel then made his way onto the stage, but showed no emotion and then stood at ease next to Agnar.

"Next joining us from our branch from the North its Thuggory Mogadonson!"

Thuggory soon made his entrance waving at the students handling respectfully to Hiccup.

"Now wasn't expecting to see Thuggory this year," said Hiccup.

"I hope he's upped his game since last I fought him," said Snotlout smugly.

"And last leading the pack at South Academy its Camicazi Berthadotter!" Stoick announced.

Everyone then began to clap, but there was no sign of her much to the bewilderment of everyone.

"This is awkward," said Gobber.

"More like plain rude," Mildew grumbled.

"You would know about rude," said Spitelout.

"That's weird a no-show?" Agnar frowned.

"Camicazi? Camicazi Berthadotter?" said Snotlout looking up. "No way, she's the kid with the Celestial Knights deck."

"My Mum mentioned those cards, the supposed to be one-of-a-kind like the Dragon Knights and Demon Knights," said Hiccup.

"What you know about them, Captain?" Wartihog asked.

"Several years ago before my Mum vanished, Pegasus created some cards but his corporation then release them," said Hiccup.

"Yeah, my family offered him millions for them but he refused to sell," Snotlout added.

"I don't get it, are they made of gold?" Wartihog asked.

"Not quite," said Hiccup. "The legend of the deck goes way back to ancient Rome. Emperor Julius Caesar, managed to gain twelve different meteorites that landed across the world. One from each place he conquered, but while they were being transported back to Rome the ship was caught in a storm and sank beneath the waves and the meteorite were lost. Until a few years ago when Pegasus found them. He discovered that the meteorite originated from the twelve star signs and then took a piece of each meteorite and created twelve new cards."

"The Celestial Knights!" Wartihog gasped.

"How did you get so smart, Brainiac?" Snotlout scoffed. "Yeah, the Celestial Knight cards and then he gave them away to some tournament winner."

"I've always wanted to see those cards first-hand and this is my perfect chance," said Hiccup with a smile.

"Not if she doesn't show up," Wartihog pointed out.

Then suddenly the classroom door opened and they turned and saw the girl Hiccup met earlier standing there.

"Sorry about that, I got lost," she said apologetically and began running down the stairs. "This school is a lot bigger than ours."

"I recognise that voice," said Hiccup getting to his feet.

"Hey, there Hiccup. I guess this is that Prep Rally thing," she said stopping to look at him.

"That's right and I don't suppose you met a girl by the name of Camicazi Berthadotter on your travels?" Hiccup asked.

"Oh, I certainly did," she smiled.

Stoick looked up. "What? You seen her? Where is she?"

"Well you're looking at her, I'm Camicazi," she said proudly.

Everyone then stared at her and she remember that she never introduced herself to Hiccup when they met.

"Sorry, I guess I never properly introduced myself," she said apologetically. "I was so excited to met you I kind of forgot."

"No kidding," said Hiccup shaking his head.

Stoick then cleaned his throat. "Let's start over then, shall we? Join our school from South Academy Camicazi Berthadotter!"

Camicazi climbed onto the stage and waved at everyone and then they began to clap loudly.

"Thanks for wasting everyone's time, pal," said Agnar. Camicazi was slightly taken aback by that comment. "Just kidding."

She then looked at Axel, who showed no emotion and apparently didn't want to talk to her.

"Pleasure to meet you and I must say you like to make a big entrance," said Thuggroy smiling at her.

"Mum always said that I was overly dramatic," said Camicazi shaking his hand.

Everyone then turned when they saw Drago entering from the side door and immediately there was a cold shudder in the classroom.

"Oh yes, and last but not least I like you to meet our visitor Professor from West Academy, say hello to Professor Drago Bludvist!" Stoick announced.

All eyes were upon Drago as he made his way to the podium and up to Stoick.

"It's an honour," he nodded.

Stoick nodded back.

Drago then faced the classroom. "For those of you who prefer that my methods are strict, you're right. However that being said, I've always felt that there's been a method to my madness. You see I believe that actions speak louder than words so why don't we skip over the pleasantries and get down to business."

"Gee, he sounds like a barrel of laughs," said Ragnar looking at Astrid and the others and they nodded.

"Now why don't we kick things off the year by holding an exhibition match right now?" said Drago.

Everyone immediately turn towards them.

"Were you aware of this?" Mildew asked looking at Gobber.

"No and judging from the look on Stoick's face neither was he," said Gobber noticing the surprised look on Stoick's face.

Everyone began to talk amongst themselves completely bewildered by this turn of events.

"Settle down!" Drago ordered and immediately everyone went quiet. "So I can choose the competitors." A small smile appeared on his face. 'Or should I say victims.' He then turned and looked at the class. "Camicazi Berthadotter! And her opponent will be… Duel Academy's top student."

Snotlout then got to his feet smugly. "I accept."

"Hiccup Haddock!" said Drago.

Snotlout immediately looked crestfallen and Hiccup got to his feet. "I accept the challenge," he said. "Not every day you get a place against a legendary deck."

"Hey! I'm the best not him!" Snotlout yelled.

Ojama Yellow then appeared next to him. "You will always be number one to me, boss," he said.

"And you will always be number two if you know what I mean!" Snotlout yelled forgetting that everyone could hear him.

"Hiccup sure has a strange friends," she said.

Hiccup soon made his way down to the stage and stood next to Camicazi in front of Drago.

"All right you two, hold out your arms," he ordered.

The two of them did what he asked and instantly he strapped to wristbands on their wrists.

"What are these?" Hiccup asked.

"Why don't we just say that they're a little welcome gift," said Drago. He then looked to the class. "Students! The exhibition duel will begin in one hour and not a minute later!"


After the class was dismissed Drago made his way deep into the forest until he found what he was looking for. It was an abandoned laboratory that had once conducted animal experiments before the scientists were arrested for animal abuse.

Drago made his way inside with a briefcase on one hand and a pendant and the other with a strange yellow substance inside. He stopped when it glowed a bright orange.


At the same time, Hiccup and Camicazi were beginning their duel. Camicazi's duel disk actually resembled a star and once activated the start point became the monster's card slots.

"Camicazi, just to let you know I'm not going easy on you," said Hiccup.

"I would be insulted if you had," Camicazi smiled. "So let the best duellist win."

"Don't worry I will."


Drago was doing a laboratory opening the suitcase. Inside rested a metal canister with a strange orange liquid inside and then he placed in the centre of the room. Almost immediately the floor began to glow began to surround the canister until it reached the ceiling.


"Ready?" Hiccup asked.

"You bet," said Camicazi.

"Let's duel!" they yelled as they drew their five cards.

Hiccup: 4000

Camicazi: 4000

"Ladies first. Here goes," said Camicazi as she drew.

"All right, Hiccup is about to see stars," said Snotlout.

"I play this guy, Celestial Knight Cancer!" said Camicazi holding up the card she just drew.

Suddenly a star consolation appeared in front of them that matched the Cancer star sign.

"Awesome," said Blaze literally starstruck.

A few seconds later a man holding a crablike shield with the Cancer symbol and it appeared. He also appeared to be wearing a helmet which was shaped like a crab. (ATK: 700/ DEF: 1900)

"So that a Celestial Knight," said Hiccup looking impressed.

From the stands the other transfer students were watching the duel with great interest.

Thuggory actually whistled.

"They exist," said Agnar looking intrigued.

Axel said nothing and continue to watch.

Cancer looked around. "This place is a lot bigger than I expected," he said.

"Yep, welcome to Duel Academy," she smiled.

"They've certainly got a good setup here, much better than South Academy," said Cancer.

"Hey, don't knock South Academy my Mum is the headmistress," she reminded him.

"So you can talk with your monsters just like I can," said Hiccup.

"What do you expect?" Camicazi asked. "They're my best friends and my family."

"Your card or your family? And here I thought I was close to my," said Hiccup.

"Sam hill, this kid is as weird as Hiccup," said Wartihog.

"Look who's talking," said Snotlout.

"He's got a point," Ragnar admitted.

"I'll place this card face down and that's that," said Camicazi as she placed a card facedown on the field.

"Then it's my move now," said Hiccup as he drew. It was the card he drew and then to his hand and saw the perfect combination. He then raised the card he drew. "I play Dragon Spirit Aqua in attack mode!"

Suddenly a column of water appeared in front of him and a few seconds later Aqua was stood there. (ATK: 600/ DEF: 900)

"Awesome, a real Dragon Spirit," said Camicazi with a huge smile on her face. "I've heard about those guys, but I've never seen one."

"Hiccup has really fine-tuned his decks as last I saw him," said Thuggory.

"Legendary nights versus interdimensional creatures, this is a good," said Agnar folding his arms.

Axel still remain quiet.

"Next I'll send one card to the graveyard…" he said as he discarded Toothless. "So her special effect activates. Go, Aqua Pulse!"

Suddenly Aqua turned into water and then reappeared in front of Camicazi.

"Now she randomly picked one card from your hand and if it's a monster you must send to the graveyard and then you take 600 points of damage," said Hiccup.

Aqua then took a card from her hand which turned out to be a monster. The monster she picked soon appeared in front of them it was a female knight with blonde hair with a symbol of Virgo around her belt buckle and a few seconds later she turned into pixels.

Hiccup: 4000

Camicazi: 3400

"Not Virgo!" she cried.

"I'm afraid that's the way the star crumbles," said Hiccup as he began card from his hand. "Now I play Monster Reborn which allows me to bring back the monster I sent to my graveyard."

Camicazi stared at him. "You had this all planned?"

"Of course, so say hello to Dragon Knight Toothless!" Hiccup yelled.

There was a massive wailing sound then suddenly landing in front of Hiccup was Toothless. (ATK: 2500/ DEF: 2200)

"It's nice to spread my wings," said Toothless.

"I've always wanted to meet Toothless in the flesh, but talk about bad timing. If we weren't duelling right now, I'd ask for his autograph," said Camicazi. Then a small smile appeared on her face. "Oh well, the funny thing it is also bad timing for you."

"And why is that?" Hiccup asked.

"Because I activate my Trigger Summon trap card," said Camicazi revealing her facedown card. "Since you just special summon a monster, I get to play one too. In fact now we both get to summon a monster as long as it is level 4 or below."

"For a brief moment there I thought you were going to destroy Toothless," said Hiccup.

"Did you say destroy?" said Cancer looking offended. "Camicazi would never do something like that."

"He's right," said Camicazi. "Destroying an opponent's deck just isn't my way. If I wiped out your cards before you can use them it wouldn't be any fun. The reason I duel in the first place is so that I can learn new strategies, but I can't do that if I get rid of your cards. So I'm giving you the chance to show me what they can do. Now go ahead and give me all you got."

"I can get behind that," Hiccup smiled. "If you want to see what my card all about, I'm more than happy to oblige. I summon Dragon Spirit Terror!"

The ground began to crack and suddenly appearing from the crack was Terror. (ATK: 800/ DEF: 400)

"And I play this, Celestial Knight Libra!" Camicazi yelled.

Suddenly appearing on the field was a female warrior with black hair appeared on the field in a defensive position holding a pair of twin blades and a crust formation. Her helmet was shaped like a set of bronze scales, the Libra star sign was on her belt buckle and her waist was completely exposed from her armour. (ATK: 1500/ DEF: 700)

"Talk about a full house," said Libra looking around.

"We're in the big leagues now," said Cancer.

"This kid seems familiar somehow," Spitelout frowned.

"That's because she's a female version of Hiccup," Mildew grumbled.

"At least when it comes down to duelling," said Gobber.

Stoick noticed the empty seat next to him and found it strange that Drago wasn't witnessing his own event.

"Okay, bud, it's show time," said Hiccup. "Attack Cancer!"

Toothless loo up into the air places hands together forming a plasma orb. He then tossed it directly at Cancer and the moment it made contact there was a huge explosion destroying him.

"Terror is your turn to show off!" Hiccup commanded.

Terror charge that Libra and slammed his hammer right on top of her destroying her.

"And now bringing up the rear is Aqua!" Hiccup yelled.

Aqua created a bowl out of water and fired a water tower directly at Camicazi scoring a direct hit.

Hiccup: 4000

Camicazi: 2800

"He did it! He took out a Celestial Knights!" Wartihog cheered.

"Hang on, how come Toothless' special effect didn't activate?" Ragnar frowned.

"Yeah, Camicazi should have taken more damage than that," Heather nodded.

"Because he didn't quite destroy them," said Snotlout.

When the smoke cleared everyone stared, because standing on either side of Camicazi were the star constellations of both Cancer and Libra.

"What the—?" Hiccup stared.

"Those Celestial Knights should have been destroyed," Aqua frowned folding her arms.

"Actually they were, but they have a special ability," Camicazi said with a smile. "Get this, instead of going to the graveyard they stay by turning into the original star constellations."

Hiccup stared at her. "You're kidding?"

"Wait… that means destroying them won't be an easy task," said Astrid.

"What a match," Thuggory smiled.

"And these guys are just getting warmed up," said Agnar transfixed.

Axel just remain silent.

"Quite the special effect," said Hiccup. "I've never seen monsters quite like them before."

"And I've never seen monsters like yours before," Camicazi smiled. "However, if you think that all my monsters can do then you're dead wrong."


Drago meanwhile was in laboratory staring at a liquid like container taking form in the centre of the room. The liquid was losing all across the lab and in the centre of the container was the same with liquid. Upon seeing it Drago laughed.


Celestial Knight Cancer

ATK: 700/ DEF: 1900

Level 4

LIGHT

Warrior/ Effect

This card is treated like Fairy-Type while face up on the field or in the graveyard. Once per turn you can switch the battle position of any monster was Celestial Knight in its name. If this face-up card is destroyed while it is in a Monster Card Zone, you can place it face-up in your Spell & Trap Card Zone as a Continuous Spell Card, instead of sending it to the Graveyard.

Celestial Knight Virgo

ATK: 2000/ DEF: 1600

Level 6

LIGHT

Warrior/ Effect

This card is treated like Fairy-Type while face up on the field or in the graveyard. When this card is Special Summoned or placed in the Spell & Trap Card Zone: You can Special Summon as many "Celestial Knight" cards as possible from your Spell & Trap Card Zone. If this face-up card is destroyed while it is in a Monster Card Zone, you can place it face-up in your Spell & Trap Card Zone as a Continuous Spell Card, instead of sending it to the Graveyard.

Celestial Knight Libra

ATK: 1500/ DEF: 700

Level 4

LIGHT

Warrior/ Effect

This card is treated like Fairy-Type while face up on the field or in the graveyard. You can special summon this card from your hand if your opponent has more monsters than you do. If this face-up card is destroyed while it is in a Monster Card Zone, you can place it face-up in your Spell & Trap Card Zone as a Continuous Spell Card, instead of sending it to the Graveyard.