Atticus was laying on his bed, examining a certain card, when he heard a knock at the door.

"Come in." Alexis and Jaden, who was wearing his pajamas, walked into the room.

"What's up?"

"We were wondering if you had any spare changes of your uniform for Jaden to wear. His was destroyed."

"Let me look, although I think they're too big for him." He walked over to his closet and started looking through his clothes. Alexis sat down on the bed, whereas Jaden walked over to the night table to see what card he was looking at.

"Atticus?"

"Mm?"

"Why does your Nightshroud card still have its powers?"

"Oh, that. I was wondering the same thing myself. After you defeated Nightshroud, the card went back to being blank. But this morning, I noticed it was normal again."

"...It must have been Haou."

"Who?"

"Uh, Alexis will tell you. I'll go change."

"Jaden! What's the big idea?! I don't know half as much as you do!" she shouted. Jaden and Atticus laughed.

"Are these them?" Jaden asked, picking up a shirt, blue coat, and pants. (Cover image, in case you want to picture it)

"Yeah, that was my original first-year uniform before I got abducted. You can have it."

"Thanks." Jaden walked into the bathroom to change. Atticus sat on a spin chair, and spun around until he was facing his sister.

"Lexxxxx! Tell me, please." She sighed.

"Alright. Remember when Bronn sacrificed us in the other dimension?" Atticus' expression turned dark.

"Of course, how could I forget."

"Well afterwards, Jaden sort of...lost it. He transformed into an evil entity known as the Supreme King. He brutally defeated Bronn, and went on to command the entire army of darkness. Jim faced him, and lost. Axel did too, and beat him, but at the cost of his own life as well. Now that same dark side of Jaden is revived, and is trying to recruit me, you, and Zane."

"Well sorry, but I think he's in over his head. He wouldn't be able to beat us in a duel."

"Actually, he would." said Jaden as he walked out. "He's already beaten me once." There was a pause.

"Jay, you look great in that. Blue really suits you."

"Oh, thanks." Another pause. Atticus sighed.

"Look guys, could you give me some time alone to think? Sorry to push you out, but..."

"No, we get it. Come on, Lex. You'll be at the party tonight, right Atticus?"

"Yeah. I'll see you both there." The two lovers walked out. Unbeknownst to them, Haou was hidden behind the dorm, waiting for when they left the building. As soon as they did, he went into the building, and went up the stairs, following the darkness of the Nightshroud card. Haou knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

"A friend."

"Heh. That sounds like you, Jaden. Why are you back?"

"I forgot something. Can I come in?"

"Yes." The door opened, and slowly closed behind him. Atticus was standing at the door to the balcony, and glanced behind him. His eyes widened, and before he could move, Haou had him by the throat and slammed him against the wall.

"Let's make this easy for both of us."

"H-Haou..." Atticus choked out. The dark king smiled.

"Here's the deal: I need to know your sister's physical weaknesses. So hold still." His eyes flashed a bright golden, and they both stood still while Haou searched Atticus' memories. After about 10 seconds, he let go, making Atticus slide down onto the floor.

"Weak tolerance to alcohol. This works out. She'll be after you soon enough. Enjoy your remaining time as a good guy." He started walking away.

"Hold it!" Haou stopped.

"I have both Jaden and Zane on speed dial. What's to stop me from stopping you?"

"...If you tell them about this little encounter, I won't hesitate to tear out both you and your sister's throats." Atticus flinched with fear. Was Jaden really like this at one time? Menacing and violent? It seemed impossible.

"You will fail, you know. If not by my hand, then by somebody else's."

"Hmph." He walked out the door and disappeared into the darkness.

X

Haou walked into the academy store, which was conveniently closed at the time.

"We're closed. You shouldn't be here." Dorothy called out. Haou quickly transformed his appearance into Jaden.

"Sorry. I just had a question."

"Jaden! Oh, of course! You're always welcome here."

"Thank you. I was wondering who's serving the drinks tonight at the party?"

"Yours truly and Sadie." Sadie walked up to stand next to her. "Why?"

"Just curious, that's all." Haou transformed back into his regular outfit and his cold, golden eyes flashed again. The color drained from the two shopkeepers' eyes. They kneeled before him.

"How can we serve you, my lord?" they asked in unison.

"Do you two store any alcohol here at all?"

"Just some champagne and wine for the staff."

"Good. Tonight at the party, when Alexis Rhodes asks for a drink, bring her something alcoholic, and..." he pulled out the vial. "...mix this into it. It will speed up the darkness inside of her. I'll release you from my control after that."

"Won't she taste the alcohol?"

"The liquid I have negates that taste. It will taste non-alcoholic. There shouldn't be any suspicion."

"As you wish."

"Mark my words, Alexis will join me as the Supreme Queen by tomorrow." He smirked.

X

Everyone was at the party having a good time. Jaden's group was sitting at one table, but he and Alexis were the only ones there at the moment. Everyone else was walking around. Just then, Sadie walked up.

"What would you two like to drink tonight?"

"Nothing for me, thanks." replied Jaden.

"I'll just have a glass of fruit punch, thanks." Sadie smiled and nodded, and walked off. She went into the storage room and found Dorothy waiting for her.

"She wants fruit punch. I'm thinking red wine is a good substitute."

"Indeed." Dorothy poured a glass, and then took out the vial and mixed it in. Sadie took the glass and brought it out.

"Here you are, Alexis."

"Oh, thank you." Sadie once again disappeared into the storage room. Haou released them, as promised. They didn't remember what happened. Outside, Atticus was nervously walking around.

'Ugh...soon enough, she'll be with him? How is he going to influence her so fast? And what was the point of...wait a minute!'

Flashback

"I need to know your sister's physical weaknesses. So hold still...Weak tolerance to alcohol. This works out."

End Flashback

'Shit!' Atticus started looking around frantically for his sister. He finally found her at her table, alone. Jaden must have been somewhere else. He started running to her.

"Lex! Don't drink...that?" She had already finished. Atticus walked up to her.

"Lex? Are you okay?" She started sweating a little.

"I-I'm fine! Don't worry about me."

"Alright. If you say so." He left once again, but kept an eye on her. Jaden came back to the table and sat with her.

"Hm? Are you okay, Lex? You're sweating." Alexis was panting and gripping her chest.

"Jaden...I don't feel so...*urp*...good. Can we go back to your room?" Since Jaden now wore a blue uniform, Chancellor Sheppard had him move to the blue dorm. Jaden picked her up bridal style and carried her out towards the blue dorm.

"Jaden, call my brother and tell him to be there in 15 minutes so we have a few alone." Jaden put her down and they continued walking with him supporting her. He took out his phone and dialed Atticus.

"Hello?"

"Atticus, it's Jaden. Alexis doesn't feel too well, so I'm taking her back to my room. Be there in 15 minutes."

"Got it." He hung up. "Damn it! I knew that drink had something in it!" he muttered under his breath. He started heading towards the blue dorm.

Jaden kicked open the door to his room, laid Alexis down on the bed, and closed the door behind him, locking it. Thankfully, there was no one around to bother them.

"Lex, what happened?"

*BURRRPPPP* Jaden flinched.

"E-Excuse me. Sorry, this drink has made me a little... *urrrp* ...gassy."

Atticus walked into the room and saw her on the bed, flushed.

"Damn it."

"What is it?"

"I-I can't...he said he would..."

"Atticus, tell me." Jaden put his hand on his shoulder.

*sigh* "After you guys left this morning, let's just say I had a bit of an...unwelcome guest."

"Don't tell me..." Atticus nodded.

"Yep. Haou came in, and almost choked me to death." He lifted his neck and pointed out choke marks. Alexis held her hand over her mouth and gasped, tears forming in her eyes.

"Jaden, he knows what he's doing. He's planned ahead already. He came in asking about what my sister's physical weaknesses were."

"What did he mean?" she asked.

"He searched my memories, and found that you have a bad tolerance to alcohol."

"Oh, shit. Don't tell me that drink you had was alcoholic?" Jaden asked.

"It didn't taste alcoholic. And besides, Sadie would never serve an adult drink to a minor."

"...Unless they were under Haou's control." suggested Atticus. "Come on Lex, we have to get you to Ms. Fontaine."

X

"Hm, yep. You ingested red wine, my dear." Ms. Fontaine told her. Alexis covered her eyes shamefully.

"Oh, come on sis, it wasn't your fault or theirs. If anyone's, it was Haou's."

"Oh, wait a minute. There was something else in that drink." She zoomed in and isolated it. "A black fluid. Jaden, what is this?" Jaden's Yubel eyes activated as he analyzed it.

"Oh, great. It's for speeding up the transformation into the Supreme Queen. Alexis, I want you to stay with me tonight."

"A-Alright."

X

It was nighttime, and Jaden was still asleep. Alexis watched him before getting up and walking outside. Haou was standing there, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.

"So, are you ready to join me yet, my queen?"

Alexis smiled evilly.

End.

Yay! Long chapter. I'm really loving this story myself, to tell you the truth. I'm planning on a lemon next chapter.