The GX Gap
Whilst the children were busy with, school in addition to their own families, the GX Gang was preoccupied with attempting to move. Everyone who worked at the school lived in a housing development, known as The Pharaoh's Village. It was only about twenty minutes away from the school itself. So you didn't even need to drive, unless of course it was seriously ghastly weather conditions.
Each and every one of these eye-catching dwelling in this particular development was a pre-paid dream home. Ever single one of them was three-stories high, with an astonishing paint job along with vivacious yards. The interior came complete with three large bedrooms, well-designed dinning room, and ultra-modern kitchen, along with spacious living room plus two lavishing bathrooms. The entire group would be moving into this splendid community this weekend, but until then there were a few problems to sort out.
At the moment Arianna was on the phone with Jake, the landholder of the Village. She was trying to sign the paperwork whilst talking over the phone. This wasn't easy by far for anyone to do.
"Yes, Jake. I understand you completely. I know fully well, that we're all taking longer then anticipate moving in, Jake. But cut us some slack, please," she told him as she adjusted the phone on her shoulder. Her effort to multi-task was getting harder to do by the second. Swallowing some soda she continued on with her discussion with her new landlord.
"It hasn't been extremely unproblematic, for me and all my friends. To attempt to pack up everything we have possession of. Following that endeavor, there is just getting to the brand new settlement. Then there the painstaking undertaking of getting settled in," she informed the landlord tetchiness.
While picking up the documents she'd dropped them on the floor inadvertently. Grunting with aggravation from everything, she silently swore under her breath. At the same time as she rapidly picked up the mess and then set them on the polished glass counter.
"We still have to deal with our jobs Jake as you know. Everything is getting extremely chaotic. Between our jobs, the moving, furthermore just dealing with our own family problems! Have you even installed the handicap equipment in my new home?!" she wrathfully inquired the young man. Her cheeks were flushed with hot scarlet fury from this conversation.
For about ten minutes of listening to Jake rant and rave about all the difficulties she was putting them through, things settle down. The pair bickered for a few more moments, before finally wrapping up their little chat.
"Listen to me, Jake. I guarantee we'll be moved into the homes, by the end of the month. So don't get your undines in a knot. Yeah I'm finishing up with the paperwork, as we speak. See you around. Bye," sighing she wept the sweat from her forehead.
"Men!" she screamed like crazy to the skies in a loathing manner. "Can't live with them and unfortunately can't live with out them!" as she stroked the soft jet-black fur of Atemu back. He was waiting anxiously for his mistress to finish up with her phone call. In his jaw was a cream-colored bottle of aspirin he'd gotten for her. With an affectionate smile she thanked him for his kind deed.
"I know what you want my precious friend. Dinner. So c'mon let see if Jaden, remembered to purchase you some food yesterday. With all this paperwork we've been slammed with, I haven't had any time to do anything else. Between the paperwork, moving plus planning my wedding, Atemu I'm exceedingly depleted. I barely have time to breathe these days"
Leisurely strolling into the bathroom pantry she located a bag of IAMS dog food. She then ripped open the large indigo bag, with Atemu drooling with anticipation. Carefully she poured the nutritious rich food into her guide dog's plastic cerulean bowl. She in addition obtained him some fresh water to satisfy his need for liquids. At the same time as Atemu began to ecstatically wolf down his dinner, Arianna sank into a mahogany chair, from sheer exhaustion.
She hadn't been this worn-out in a long time if ever. Right now she felt so weak she could scarcely stand. Her entire body hurt even shoddier then the time she'd gotten between Ra and Jaden. This impulsive stunt, if truth be told, had done a real number on her body as well as soul. She'd been in the medical wing for a week subsequent to doing that spectacular act.
As she drifted off into a deep slumber; her memories of her adolescent years resurfaced. All of her time, at that joke of a school, began to play-out in her darken mind. It's like an old motion picture. Sadly this only came with sound and no real picture. The audio memories of long ago danced elegantly within her mind's eye
At this moment Arianna felt even more fragile then a set of china dishes. The severe pain she was feeling insurmountable along with almost unbearable. Not even during her first year at her godfather's Duel Academy, had she felt this much pain when, they'd battle the Society of Light. So much had happened since the start of the new year. That year had brought loads of trouble by the name of Viper.
Viper and his devious bio-bands had been stealing the student's energy for an ominous purpose. At one point in time the entire school being transported into the duel spirits realm. Not to mention a majority of student body being turned into duel ghouls! When things looked like they'd be worst, she'd been kidnapped! The evil that had brought here, to this treacherous territory was ready, to use her as a sacrifice so the Sacred Beasts could reach full power and wipe out Jaden.
A demonic spirit from her beloved past, named Yubel, had returned, hurt and angry from a journey into space. She brought with a vengeance as dangerous as well as new powers fueled by cosmic energy. This wicked beastly woman had cunningly had ensnared everybody in the wasteland just so she could regain physical form. That location had been formidable as it was terrorizing. Ever since their arrival everyone was panicking and wondering how they'd get home. On more the one occasion even Arianna had felt true terror. The rules that govern this terrain had been unfortunately different from their own realm. Her blindness didn't shield her as it did on Earth. Here in this desolate tract she'd be magically overwhelmed, and regrettable she'd been.
She hadn't realized this frightful truth till it was too late. She had with Atemu's assistance had tried to do an almost-impossible undertaking. They'd been attempting extremely hard to sustain order, amongst the pandemonium. Even with Atemu newfound powers, granted by this mysterious realm, didn't help to a great extent. Her dearly loved companion had gained the abilities of speech along with Millennium Gaze, a rare ability to shoot magical energy from his eyes. He'd made a great effort to aid them in this terrorizing predicament. They'd not done an incredibly first-rate job. On the other hand they'd faired better then they'd hoped nonetheless.
Almost immediately as they'd, gone to help stop the possessed Marcel, from obtaining the Sacred Beast, they found themselves in for a big surprise. Marcel/Yubel had tossed Atemu aside as if he was a feeble newborn. With Yubel controlling Marcel she launched her surprise assault upon the unsuspecting protector. Using dark magic the possessed being had knocked her unconscious without any trouble. Afterwards Yubel used half her life-force to strengthen these demonic monsters! Without the timely assistance, of their new friend Jessie and his Rainbow Dragon, both Arianna and Atemu would be dead.
As Arianna's dreams changed to more pleasant memories, the cedar door to the apartment house, without a sound opened and closed. Jaden had been extremely busy all day. He'd been across town helping Syrus with his own moving problems. Yawing from his own overtiredness, he hung up his scarlet leather jacket on the hook. He then went to unearth his beloved girlfriend. It didn't take him long to find her pass-out in the kitchen, with Atemu still wolfing down his dinner.
He smiled amorously at his sleeping beauty. She was still slumbering uneasily in the uncomfortable chair. Arianna didn't feel a thing as Jaden placed her in their king-sized bed. He then kissed her forehead tenderly, and then whispered to her "I love you." With a romantic smile upon his handsome face he then quietly shut the door. Yawning for a second time, he headed back to the kitchen. Once there he speedily fixed up some dinner along with finish up the paperwork.
"Who knew moving could be so hard? I tell you Winged Kuriboh, dueling seemed to be a cake walk compared to all this shit." Jaden told his old friend while tickling him to death. The little furball giggle uproarious from his best friend larking about. He then began to tickling him in turn. It was a pleasant spectacle for sore eyes.
"Oh buddy, life hasn't been especially glamorous recently. I'm so tired all the time. I've had a small number of duels at my new employment. They're pleasurable, Kuriboh. Don't get me wrong old buddy," sighing heavily as he went to sponge down his serving plate. The winged furball faithfully followed its dearest friend at the same time as he cleansed the dishes. After he was done he continued on with his acknowledgment. With a dejected look etched upon his charming face he faced his dear friend, sympathetically listening to him
"On the other hand, Kuriboh, it not as satisfying as it used to be. I use to duel for fun in addition to to saving lives. Now I do it because it my job. But knowing if I'm triumphant, I've to punish someone, makes it a little less fun. I've beaten four people so far in my new job. Furthermore I sentence them to community services for two weeks. You think that reasonable?" he inquired the winged furball intriguingly.
Winged Kuriboh just cooed in a merry little tone. This seemed to make happy the dreamy young man. With Kuriboh as company, it didn't take so long to complete all the incommodious formalities. He'd a quick hot shower followed by that he was sound asleep with his beloved by nine.
The next morning the whole GX gang stopped by Jay's apartment for a little breakfast. The girls were consumed with making pancakes, melon balls and French toast, with a side of eggs and bacon. Alexis was busy making the melon balls along with toast. Bastion's wife Roxy was squeezing fresh juice for everyone. Arianna was at the stove humming "Reason for the Teardrops on My Guitar," whilst she worked on everything else.
The boys themselves were full of activity as well. Aster along with Chazz was in a cleaning frenzy, and setting the table. Hassleberry was preoccupied with helping his two best friends finish up with what's left of the packing. Bastion was as well preoccupied with his own undertaking. He was going over everyone official procedure as well as calculating the cost for everything else.
In half hour they'd finally finished up with everything. Everyone settle down for a much needed breakfast. The table was overflowing with goodies. Each person was also doing their best to be courteous. Arianna nonchalantly slapped Chazz's wrist for his lack of manners on one occasion. Otherwise everything was going well.
"So, how is everyone doing? I mean we've all been so wrapped up with the move and everything else. I've not heard anything from you. Even my darling husband hasn't told me much about your new jobs," Roxy asked intriguingly as she sipped her orange juice.
"Well, my little filly. I've greatly enjoyed teaching at the school. Many of these young minds are sharp as a tack. Some others though require bit more help. I do have one pupil though who is different. He seems to want to challenge me face-to-face. His name is Ace Devlin. What's more every class, it's like he trying to engage, me in a duel of statistics. Bright young lad, that boy is. Furthermore he's my star pupil undeniably." Bastion replied warmheartedly to his eye-catching wife, at the same time as he passed her the plate of toast.
Roxy smiled amorously at her new husband. She'd always had a crush on him. She'd him tutor her in math back at the Academy. This had been after he'd been unsuccessful, to distinguish she'd been flirting with him. She wasn't pleased at all with him on that. Why did boys take so long to catch on anyway? Nevertheless it appeared boys, were until the end of time, were oblivious in love. They'd gotten married four month ago. So they're busy still trying to work through their newfound matrimonial existence. So this move hopeful would help them with that.
"Well Roxy, I love my job. I've Dueled twelve losers already. Furthermore I've won every time. Even with this outlandish trio in my deck. I've made known to those second-rate duelists, why The Chazz is the GX Champion. Pass the bacon would you please, my darling?"
"Here, my darling," as Alexis shoved the bacon so hard it splattered in the jerk face. "So sorry I'll try to be more elegant next time," the blond remarked with a snicker. This caused everyone to let lose a giggle fit. Chazz didn't like it nor did he like the Ojama brothers also laughing at him.
"Shut up you freaks! Or you're going down the garbage disposal! I mean it, you lamebrain deformities!" he hissed brutally to his duel spirits trio. They promptly apologized and fled from their friend's sight. Chazz sighed and wondered what it would take to win Alexis affections.
"Really Chazz, that's no way to treat a spirit or a person for that matter. Learn to laugh at yourself once in awhile. Don't take things so personal. Here a napkin you've grease all over your nose," Arianna scolding him lightheartly as she hand him a tablecloth. Whilst the black coated jerk wiped his smug mug off, Alexis articulated her own feelings of her present life changes.
"I've get pleasure from what, I've done so far. I can't wait to try out the hotub in my new house. I've even invited my older brother, Atticus to come live with me. He's trying so hard to become an instrumentalist." Alexis spoke proudly about her older brother. She was very happy for him following his dreams. Still she wanted to help him best she could. Swallowing a succulent melon ball she continued on.
"But unfortunately for him, he's lost his apartment recently. Two month behind on rent. Poor Atticus, he was beyond devastated by that newsflash. So I can't wait to move into those dreamy homes. I'm hoping he can be a music teacher or at least an assistant" Alexis announced in an optimistic manner. Alexis was indeed, an extraordinarily benevolent soul. In addition to that she was also a devoted sister. Family and friends were extremely important to her.
"I'm just glad; we're still going to be together. I know if I didn't have you guys supporting me… well I can't image life without you guys. My friends. It will be so cool living in Domino City," Sy confessed while playing with his scramble eggs. He was holding something under the table tightly. It looked like a laminated duel card.
"You got that right, privet! It will be nice change of pace. I also like it that we'll be closer to all our penpals. For me personally? I want to have some fun with those vibrant plus extraordinary kids. Being friends with them, is just a cool as being friends, with all of you." Hassleberry remarked with a smile as he gobble down raucously his food.
"Yeah I agree totally with you, Hassleberry. The thought of being closer to my sister's family makes me so happy. By the way my sister along with her family will be coming over Saturday, to help us pack up and move. She also promised that, all of her friends will help us all, get settle into the Village. Now Jaden sweetie, I do hope you reminded everyone that we've to meet with, the School Liaison Kali Shevlin. Once we've reached our desired destination at the Village, we'll need to have a discussion with her and the landlord."
"I did jog everyone's memory Arianna. I'm not that dense. I can guarantee you on that. Kali Shevlin you said? Hmm. She's the Head of Cleaning Kelsey Shevlin's twin sister correct?" Jaden inquired intriguingly at the same time as he finished his chow up.
"Yes she is. Her occupation is a thorny one to accomplish. Her responsibilities consist of one making certain, that everyone in The Pharaoh's Village is contented. In addition to that she's also reports on a daily basis to Atem and Yugi. To inform them if the villagers require anything," informed her future husband composedly. She then cleaned his face up. Then turning to the rest of the gang she spoke some additional news.
"Please commit to memory to have, a discussion with this couple. We don't get to be officially part of that Village, until we've met with them. So let's be on good behavior, or they might exile us from that breathtaking Village. Now how about us girl go out for a walk and you boys clean up?"
"Sure we can do that, Arianna. You go get some fresh air and exercise. We'll be done in hour time," as he kissed her passionately. She flushed the same color of her blouse for a moment. Then she kissed him back. "I love you so much, Jaden. Be back in an hour or so. See yeah!" as she and the rest girls quickly left to have a little excitement.
"I can't believe I've to clean up! This is so undignified for Duel Monster Champion like me!" grumbled Chazz as Jaden threw him an apron.
"Quit whining Chazz and just mop the floors. Jaden I'll rinse the dishes ok?" Bastion offered to his dear friend. Soon the hunky boys had become little more then maids. But it was worth it for the girls that they loved so dearly.
At the same time as the boys became as busy, as house-elves, the girls, were laughing it up. They're laughing and gossiping happily, as they stroll little by little, all the way through a stunning park. Children were frolicking about everywhere. Whereas it was in the heaps of golden orange and golden leaves, or playing on the playground, tag along with hide and seek. It was a delightful sight.
After getting some smoothies, the girls settle down by a stone fountain. It boar a strong resemblance to the one in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." Sipping her wild berry smoothie with much satisfaction Alexis smiled as a mother pushed her little girl on a swing.
"This place is so peaceful plus soothing. It is a pleasant rural community to live in. I'm a little heartrending we've to leave it. But I'm positive the Village is just as serene. Do you know if it has a recreational area, Arianna?"
"I heard it has a small recreational area. It's located in upper west side for the children. Not very big I'm afraid, but charming nonetheless. I used to come here, with my parents. It was my godfather who taught me to swing. I've good memories. I hope in my new town I can make some more good ones."
"I have the same opinion as you two. Senet is a breathtaking place to raise a family. Yet I hope from the bottom of my heart. That I can with a bit of luck, raise a family in Domino City one day. I know that I've only been married a few months. But I do hope to be a mother one day. I love it if my own children could, go to such an out of this world school," Roxy mused aloud happily as she tossed an azure ball back to some kids. She sighed blissfully with a dreamy expression across her lovely face.
"How is married life, Roxy? I like to have some idea of it, before I say "I do". So I'm prepared when I tie the knot. I know you and Bastian had a small ceremony. Still I'm awfully interested nonetheless," Arianna inquired as she brushed Atemu jet-black fur.
"I just wanted a small wedding, nothing really ostentatious. But I do think it's rather silly to wear a wedding dress just on one occasion. The point of clothes is to wear them more then once. I'm sure you and Jaden will have a fine wedding ceremony. If you need some help, I've a cousin named Rachel who can help. She's a wedding planner, a damn good one. She'd assist you some. I call her later and ask her," Roxy replied as she gazed upon her diamond wedding ring.
"Thank you, so much for your help, Roxy. I wish I'd help you in some way."
"Well your sister works with Heart of the Cards, along with being close to, Timeless Serenity Foundation right?" The blind beauty nodded, wondering what the ravishing young lady could be thinking.
"What do you want Roxy? You already know her sister works there. You've know that like forever. So what do you want from her exactly girlfriend?" Alexis inquired cantankerously to her old roommate.
"Well I've recently acquired my teaching certificate. Furthermore I've always been excellent with kids. I've been describe a few times as motherly plus adoring. I also have great skills with animals. I was hoping you'd ask your sister, if she'd get me an interview with Mr. Wheeler. I like to be head of that new project of theirs. You're talking about it the other day. You know that charity gala in a few weeks. To raise funds for animal therapy for special needs kids. I think I'd be excellent at that. I really love to have that job."
"If you can get me your cousin, I'll get you that job. Deal?" holding out her gloved hand. Roxy took it and shook it vigorously. The trio resumed their walk and continues to talk about boys, the move and their hopes for the future.
Later that very same night while Arianna was talking with her sister on the phone, Jaden came in saying he was leaving.
'Arianna, I'm going to meet the guys at the tavern. I'll be back late, so don't wait up for me ok?" as he snatched up his car keys. Arianna then put her sister on hold and whipped around staring her sightless gaze upon Jaden who was busy putting on his leather jacket.
"Hey, let go Ari. I'm going to be late meeting the guys," he grunted as tried to get her off him. But she held him firmly. She then stared her sightless eyes intensely into his chocolate his. She pulled him extremely close to her pretty face before speaking to him.
"I just want your word on something is all, my love. That you promise me that you won't drink any poison. You know perfectly well I don't approve of any kind of poison. Whereas it be smokes, drinks, drugs, or even emotional poison. I've been extremely busy enlightening my students on that particular subject. I've been struggling to enlighten them on how, not to willingly allow such things into their, bodies plus souls. So promise me you won't do it either," she request forcefully to him.
"Relax, honey. I've never drank any alcohol in my life. I won't start now. I'm just going have a few sodas and shoot pool with the guys. Just some fun before we move tomorrow. I'll be back by 11:00 at the last. See you," giving her a fleeting kiss.
The tavern the boys were meeting at was called "The King of Games Bar." It was only about a fifteen minute drive to the shabby alabaster-colored brick building. Once there Jaden and his buddies got busy enjoying a friendly game of pool. Laughing and just shooting the breeze as well as some pool. Bastion and Aster were enjoying soda and pie. While Chazz was at the bar, asking Brian the bartender for advice, on how to woo Alexis.
While this night out was exactly what they needed, after all the stressful problems, the trio minds were far from the game. Jaden was talking about his engagement to Arianna Brooks, which made both Hassleberry and Syrus think about their own love lives.
"I mean marriage is a big deal I get that. But Arianna is amazing. I mean how many girls to you know are willing to get between you and The Winged Dragon of Ra? Hmm" as he broke the balls.
"I don't know sergeant. You're awfully lucky is all I can say. An enchanting goddess is going to be your wife. Furthermore you get to be part of the Kings of Games family. I mean hello! They named their son after you! Then they made you and your vixen their godparents. I say that surpasses any medal of honor in the army," Hassleberry remarked enviously as he just missed sinking one it the back pocket.
"Damn ball," he growled in frustration. He nearly broke his stick in two from his fit of anger.
"Here let me show you how it's done," Sy said as he sunk four balls in a row, before it was Jaden turn again.
"I do agree with Hassleberry Jay. You're so lucky to have a girl like her. Along with all that life has given you. I wish I had someone like that. Who loved me the way Arianna loves you," he sighed heavily as got a forlorn look on his adorable face.
"Well I do admit I'm blessed Sy. But I pretty sure you've a lover, who quite surpass Arianna by far. I mean you carry a copy of the card, you gave her a decade ago in your wallet man,"
Flushing bright crimson Sy stuttered," I don't… know …what... you talking about," the timed sky-haired lad stammered nervously. Then he yelped in pain as he accidentally back into the digital jukebox.
"Oh c'mon Sy, you don't have to pretend with us. We both remember you're first real kiss, by the blonde vixen know as Josephine Wheeler. You guys are more then just penpals," Hassleberry said in a teasing tone as he sank the ten ball in the back corner.
"Oh your one to talk, Hassleberry. You've been torn about your feelings, for a young water nymph, for as long as I can remember. Or has the enchanting Ruth Taylor escaped your pea-sized dino brain?" Syrus shot back at his muscular friend.
While a small exchange blows, broke out between the boys, and didn't stop till Aster and Bastion come over to break it up. Though there was one thing was oblivious from this brawl.
Despite these young men being in mid-twenties they'll were smitten with the lovely daughters of the Yu-gi-oh Gang. And just maybe by some miracles it would all work out in the end. For the day the crossed paths at the wedding of the millennium, was one no would ever forget
The next day was a typical moving day. You had lost boxes, broken fragile items, and then there were bruised toes, thrown backs, and struggle to make sure everything fit into their vehicles. By the time they arrived at the Village everyone was cranky, bruised, and generally in a bad mood. They were greeted by a young blond hair woman wearing a purple sweatshirt and blue jeans. Standing next to her was a young gentleman with brownish blond hair, blue eyes and glasses wearing a white polo shirt and jeans. Both were smiling happily.
"Greetings and welcome to the gated community known as the Pharaoh's Village. I hope this community has everything you need to thrive. The gates close after eleven and for your safety we've installed the best security money could buy. If you have any complaints about your living arrangements, or questions about your jobs, along with responsibilities as members of the community, please call my office. My husband Jake here will direct you to your residence and assist you with the unpacking. Have a nice day and welcome to your new home," Kali instructed them as she opened the gates. Waving them through Jake led them to their new homes on his scooter.
"As you can see we've done our best to ensure this community is both healthy and happy. You have recreational areas, golf courses, and of course your house is paid for in full. As members of the community it's up to you to keep crime down and help out your neighbors when you can. A full list of community rules is posted in each of your houses. If you need any assistance don't hesitate to call for the security guards. Your homes are all on the same block. We've our first community meeting next week at seven. So please don't be late. Here are the codes to your houses memorize them please. These volunteers will assist you. Now if you will all hand me your paperwork ah thanks. Now you've officially belong to the community. Enjoy yourselves!" Jake said before leaving them.
It took the better part of the day, but finally everyone was moved in and unpacked. There was some confusion at first with trying to figure out who lived where and the mix up with their possessions, but in the end everything was fine. They decided to have dinner together in Chazz's backyard. "So how do you like The Chazz's new digs? It may not be as glamorous as the Princeton Family mansion, but it will do for now."
"I must say, this is the best place I've laid eyes on. Dreamy homes indeed! That is extraordinary both within and out. I love it that we'll get hotubs along with all this added wicked bits and pieces," Jaden commented as he bit into his corn on a cob.
"All our houses are nice. I think we'll all be pretty comfortable here. Why not have a barbecue this weekend so we could meet the rest of the community?" Alexis suggested thoughtfully.
"Not a bad idea. I make a great spinach ball. It'd be the perfect treat next to Bastion's puffer fish," Roxy replied gleefully.
"Before we get ahead of ourselves, my friends. I think we should all settle in first. We've got a long couple of days ahead of us. I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm beat. I'm going to bed," Sy said yawning. The others agreed and they'll went to their respected dwellings for some well deserved rest.
