Disclaimer: I don't own Yugioh GX, just Mel, my own character.
Note: Italicized parts of text are what the character(s) are thinking.
Sorry I haven't updated for so long. I just thought I'd wait for school to end before I started writing again. I had to study for six finals and…anyway on with the story!
The next day, Jaden gathered his friends (minus Alexis and Co.) and set up his plan. Bastion, Syrus, Tyranno, and even Chazz showed up for his announcement.
"Guys, I need your help. I was wondering if you'd mind…well…what I mean is that I want you to…erm…"
"Just spit it out!" Chazz snapped.
"I want to impress Alexis at the Talent show by…singing!"
Everyone gasped (except for Chazz, who was busy trying not to explode).
"Don't you dare try and take my Lexi away from me Slacker!" he shouted.
"Cool it, Chazz." Bastion said, throwing a bucket of water on him.
Chazz stomped away angrily while the other guys crowded around him.
"I always knew ya had a thing for her, Sarge!" Hassleberry said, slapping him on the back.
"Yes, it's about time," Bastion said, nodding in agreement.
"Would you all stop saying that? I'm serious guys! I need your help 'cause the show is in like two weeks!"
They all agreed to help Jaden and set to work trying to get instruments and lyrics. Unfortunately, Jaden couldn't find the song his cousin had suggested.
Mel, you were supposed to be the music genius. Why'd you give me a song I can't find?
Suddenly, the phone rang. Jaden answered only to be bombarded with the sound of death metal wailing over the receiver.
"Oops! Sorry cuz! By the way, I forgot to mention something when we last talked."
NOW she's gonna tell me how she screwed up! It might've been nicer to know this earlier!
"Um, let's see. Oh yeah. I may have misled you in your song quest. The title is actually Flavor of the Weak, you know with an A instead of a second E. And it's by American Hi-Fi, not Good Charlotte."
"Well, that makes a huge difference. Thanks!" Jaden said irritably. He was about to hang up the phone when she said, "And you need a sick drummer for this song so I'm flying out as we speak to help! See ya tomorrow!"
"Wait what?! Mel? Mel! What are you…she hung up."
Great. What else could possibly happen today?
As if the universe had planned to answer his rhetorical question, there was a knock on the door. Jaden answered it only to see the girl, who caused this scheme to come about, right in front of him. Alexis smiled weakly at him and said, "Hey, Jaden. How are things going?"
"Oh you know, pretty good." he replied flatly.
There was an awkward silence between the two before Alexis appeared to be looking behind Jaden. "What're they doing here?" she asked, indicating to the crew.
"Oh, uh those guys came over to just hang out and stuff. I thought you'd be with Robbie so I didn't call you."
Smooth Jaden, real smooth, he said to himself.
"Oh. Well, that was nice." She looked slightly dismayed by his comment.
"What's wrong, Lex?" he asked, cocking his head ever so slightly to the side.
He called me Lex. Why doesn't Robbie do that? Grrr. Stop thinking like that! Pull yourself together before he asks more questions!
"Nothing's wrong. Look at the time. I should be getting back now. Just thought I'd stop by. Bye!" she finished nervously and turned to leave. Jaden caught her arm.
"Alexis, I…well, you can tell me anything. I hope you know that."
She nodded solemnly and left. "What was that all about, Sarge?" Hassleberry questioned.
"I have no idea," was all Jaden could say.
The gang called it quits for the night and headed off to dinner, and later, their beds. Jaden tossed and turned in his sleep as his thoughts drifted to the occurrences that day. But just as suddenly as he hit the pillow, the sun rose. Morning was upon Duel Academy as a yacht approached the docks. Jaden rubbed his eyes groggily as the sun peeked through his windows. Realization dawned on him and he bolted upright. Mel was coming today. He hurriedly pulled on his clothes and sprinted out the door. His friends, who of course were already up, were lounging in the shade of a tree when they saw their Slifer pal zipped past them at high speed.
"Jaden, wait up! Wait for us!" Syrus called, trying to catch up with his buddy. Everyone else in the GX gang followed suit.
They caught up just as the yacht docked. Some man aboard lowered the gangplank and wheeled down a few black cases. "Jaden, what are you doing down here?" Syrus panted. "Oh, I guess I didn't tell you guys. My cousin Mel wanted to help so she came here."
He turned back to the ship and didn't notice Alexis and co. walk up. "I just want to let you guys know that Mel can be a little…"
"Eccentric?" Bastion finished.
He was looking at the girl making her way down the gangplank. She wore bright purple shorts, a white tee with the Canadian flag on it, orange flip flops, and a black tech vest. To top it all off, she had a red streak in her hair and silvery sunglasses sitting on the bridge of her nose.
"Allo Jaden!" She cried in a cheesy imitation of a British accent. Jasmine and Mindy laughed as Alexis just stared at her, confused by the strange attire.
Who is this girl? More importantly, how does she know Jaden? Are they related? Or is she something more? What if she's…nah! Couldn't be his girlfriend, right? She felt a strange sensation within her that was slowly increasing as the girl embraced Jaden.
Am I jealous? No, she's just known him for a long time, I think. But what's this feeling?
Her thoughts were cut off as Jasmine asked, "So how do you two know each other?"
Jaden opened his mouth to reply but was cut off by Mel. "He's my boyfriend! Me and Jaden go way back. We grew up together really."
"I'm your what?!" Jaden asked, alarmed.
Mel looked over to the girl she assumed was Alexis and smirked. Alexis's face was a furious red with her teeth clenched and fists forming. Her words had achieved the desired affect.
"I'm just kidding! He's actually my cousin! But I'm older. And smarter. And…"
"Okay, Mel! I think that's enough from you!" Jaden said quickly, starting to drag his cousin away from his friends. "I'll catch up with you guys later."
"Is this any way to treat your cousin?" Mel yelled indignantly as she was dragged away from the group. She took one last look at her cousin's crush and saw that she was much calmer than before. I have A LOT of work to do if I'm gonna get those two together. But it will be done even if it's the last thing I do! Mwahahahahahahaha!
Concious- Is it completely necessary to laugh like that every time you come up with a scheme?
Mel- Yes. Now where was I? Oh yeah. Mwahahahahahahahahaha!
Conscious- And this is why your friends think you need therapy.
It turned out that the cases on Mel's boat were actually music equipment because when she opened one, it contained a sea foam green electric fender and a Candy Apple Red Flying V guitar (the ones that have a V shaped body). There was also a midnight blue base in another case. The amps looked like they'd never been used too. But the piece de resistance was the jet black drum set with chrome trim and matching sticks. Within a matter of minutes, she set it up and the guys gathered around to admire the instruments.
"Mel, how did you get all of this stuff?" Jaden asked, amazed.
"Nunya biznas!" she said in her VERY annoying tone.
Her response worried Jaden but he put it to the back of his mind. The point was, they got their gear! Now all they had to do was learn to play the song. "So when do we begin?" Bastion asked.
"Right now. Okay, first we'll work on the basic chords: then, we'll talk about adding in the drum rhythm." Mel said.
"Uh, I've got a question!" Jaden said, raising his hand.
"Go for it."
"What's a chord?"
"Oh we have so much work to do." Mel said, slapping her forehead.
-To Be Continued-
A/N- I'll try and update faster next chapter. Sorry for being incommunicado for the last 2 chapters. By the way, I encourage criticism. It helps me write better. I do not, however, appreciate flaming and/or comments that express dislike for what's happening in the story. Please R&R! Thx:P