It has been a week of hell for Jaden. Crowler was just glaring at him all the time, and making him continuously do boring assignment, after boring assignment. From just studying the different card types, to how many cards there were in circulation during Yugi Muto's era. Jaden barely drags himself into his dorm room to flop onto the bed. His head was swimming with cards, and card theories as he hears the bathroom door open.

"Oh bro, you're back." Syrus states surprised as he just hears a loud groan for Jaden.

"It was a week of hell." Jaden groans out as he is muffled by his pillow. Syrus laughs softly as he then gets serious.

"Well you know what happens tomorrow."

"I know Sy, I know." Jaden groans as he looks at him with the corner of his eye. Jaden turns over and tries and fall asleep as Syrus sighs behind him.

'You are really worried huh?' Yubel floats next to him with a small sigh. 'You aren't blamed for all that you know. You had to use your powers.'

'I know, the thing is how will they react to the other world? Hell, apparently you haven't shown me everything.' Jaden growls to himself, his eyes flashing a deep gold.

Yubel freezes at this before sighing and shaking her head. 'You know you couldn't handle everything. At least not when I showed you your old life.'

Jaden sighs at this as he turns onto his back, staring up at the bunk above him he closes his eyes. 'You are right, especially if I had a w-' Jaden cuts himself off as his face grows red from thinking of Alexis in a flowing white dress as he covers his face and groans. Yubel laughs at this softly as she looks out the door.

'You should sleep Jaden, we need to get as much energy as possible if we are going to show them.'

Jaden nods at this and slowly falls asleep, his dreams filled with a certain blond duelist.

The next morning Alexis, Syrus and Chumley are brought to an empty meadow. At the center of the meadow is a large stump which has a deck of cards on top of it. Across from them is Jaden, who is looking to the sky, contemplating how he is going to explain everything.

"So why are we here Jaden?" Alexis states after a few minutes of silence.

Jaden doesn't answer right away as he breathes in slightly before he looks at them. "This is so no one finds us and interrupts us. Besides, I need enough room so you guys don't hurt yourselves."

"What do you mean hurt ourselves." Chumley states as he sweat drops slightly.

"There is a chance that what you see could make you stumble, and if you were to stumble into something, well" Jaden trails off as he sighs as a light mist appears around the meadow.

"What's going on Jaden?"

"Welcome to the shadows." Jaden states, his eyes once again the deep gold color. Everyone freezes as they stare into those almost harsh eyes as Jaden picks up the top card. "Come on out Yubel!" They look at him confused as the mist clumps together behind him, before said monster pulls the shadows apart and reveals themselves.

"Hmmm, it is a pleasure to meet you all personally. I am Yubel, Jaden's guardian." Yubel states, bowing slightly to the three stunned humans. Yubel smirks at this before they stand next to Jaden.

"S-so you really are a shadow duelist?" Syrus manages to state just looking at Yubel.

"Yeah I am, and from what Yubel told me, there is potential in you guys." Jaden responds, sending Yubel a small glare.

"What do you mean, this is so not licious." Chumley states, shaking in his boots. Jaden's glare lessens as he shakes his head.

"Sorry man, I can only explain what happened with Yubel's power."

"What do you mean?" Alexis chimes in as Jaden smiles at this.

"Well the reason is, Yubel can show people parts of their memories, allowing said people to know anything that Yubel does. Now just look into Yubel's eye." Yubel opens their third eye as the others' eyes widen, before a faint orange glow appears in their eyes.

Alexis opens her eyes she finds herself glowing slightly, and hovering over what looks like an ornate castle. Next to her, are Syrus and Chumley, both of their bodies just as hazy as hers.

"What's going on?!" Her voice sounds fuzzy as Yubel appears before them.

"We are in the year 2000 BC in another world." The three of them awestruck at Yubel. "This world, which I used to live in, held many monsters, people and … things." Yubel makes a face at that last point before they shift to what looks like a large hall. "The rulers of this world were those of the shadows, and their allies were the monsters in the dark." Yubel states as they hear footsteps as someone runs into their little area. "And the prince of this world, the person I cared about the most…" Yubel stops speaking as Jaden runs into the area, long red robes

"Jaden?!" Alexis gasps out as she just looks at the man.

Yubel smirks and laughs slightly as their heart throbs, looking at 'Jaden'. "No Alexis, this is not Jaden. That is Prince-"

"HAOU!" A voice calls out making the prince freeze.

"Shit!"

A boy that looks exactly like Syrus in overly elaborate robes much like Haou's. The difference however is that the clothes are silver and slightly blue. Syrus just stares with his jaw nearly hitting the floor as Haou sweat drops.

"Come on Cyren, I don't know what you-" Haou doesn't finish as Cyren hits him over the head. "Ow!" Syrus just blinks before looking at Yubel who has an amused smile on their face.

"This world was long ago, and the souls of the old, bond with the new." Yubel states as Cyren finally calms down as Haou rubs his head.

"Haou, I told you not to send any of the monsters to the battlefield, and you did!"

"I know the thing is I wasn't there, how do you-" Again he doesn't get to finish as Cyren slaps him. Syrus just blinks t his old self as Chumley and Alexis are jaw dropped.

"Haou, you made me into the Sage of Winds, you should listen to me." Cyren sighs softly before his face relaxes slightly. "I know you don't like being stuck in the castle, and you are worried about the engagement." At this Haou turns away and starts walking off. Cyren frowns at this and runs after him.

"WHAT?!" All of them scream as Yubel laughs.

"Yes in order to make sure that two of the largest kingdoms, our kingdom of shadow, and the kingdom of music." Yubel explains as she looks closer at Alexis who has a semi red face. "The kings made an alliance, and the alliance would be signed when their children are married." Alexis's face grows a fainter red as the world shifts again.

Haou was walking down to the center completely frustrated at his day. "Gods above and below, I just wish that I didn't have to do this." He then bumps into a kid that looks exactly like Chumley.

"Sorry my prince." He bows lowly, shaking slightly.

"It's fine Charles."

"Charles?!" Chumley states both impressed and surprised as he stares at his previous incarnation.

"Anyway, what are you doing here?"

"Oh I was going to tell you and your father that the princess's caravan is here." At this Haou sneers slightly. Charles frowns slightly. "You are still annoyed by the marriage aren't you?"

"Yes I am." Haou growls out and just shakes his head.

"It's all-"

"'It's all for the sake of survival!'" Haou interrupts. "Yes I get that and having two kingdoms versus the light is important, but this is stupid. The two of us have never even met." Charles cringes at Haou's anger as his eyes flash gold.

"W-well uhm there is also your father wanting you to meet u-up with-" Charles never finishes as Haou groans out and just charges off.

"He really doesn't like this." Syrus points out as they start following Haou.

"Yes, he doesn't like the idea of an arranged marriage. The alliance, though it was needed, he hated forcing other to do what he wants with all his heart."

The world fades away as they are standing in what looks like a fountain with someone that looks exactly like Alexis, wearing a long blue dress.

"Wh-who is that?"

Yubel gives Alexis a very mischievous smile. "That is Princess Arryn, of the kingdom of music, and Haou's fiance." Alexis's face brightens just a few degrees as Haou runs in, panting at one of the archways.

"Damn it, I really hate him sometimes." Haou shakes his head. He sighs and still doesn't notice the princess, who seems to be mopping slightly. "I still don't get why my father even did this!" He cries out silently as he starts pacing the outskirts of the fountain.

"My love, you must calm down." Another Yubel appears, wrapping their arms around Haou. The three look at Present Yubel with various levels of shock. The most notable was Alexis's as if she was thinking should she be jealous or not. "This agreement was to help destroy the light." Again looks of shock appear as Present Yubel sighs.

"There is an evil light, something no one should truly have to see. It's so harsh, it blinds those that it fights against. It wants to try and take over." Present Yubel states with a sad expression. Haou sighs after a hug with his Yubel.

"Yubel I don't want to marry this princess." At this Arryn looks up and frowns at Haou finally noticing him. She stands up and slowly walks over to him as his back is to her. "I mean, I don't even know her name, nor what she looks like. She could look like a huge pig, and I really don't want that."

Arryn's face turns red as her eyes flash murder. Alexis does the same, since the two of them look the same. "WHO ARE YOU CALLING A PIG!" Arryn screams out as Past Yubel fades away, Haou gaining a look of terror in his face, as Arryn just lays into him about how he shouldn't just say that kind of stuff without meeting the said person.

Haou looks at Arryn, as he gets red in the face. "I am sorry! It's not like I knew you were here! GOD! This is so stupid!" Haou calls back as he manages to stand up. "I seriously don't like my dad's decision on this whole stupid arrangement!" They are now in each other's faces, breathing deeply. A few seconds pass as they then turn away from each other. "Again, I am sorry for what I said, I haven't had the best time meeting Princesses."

"I am sorry too for overreacting. I thought you were going to be as stuck up as Prince Chan." They both shiver at this.

"Yeah that is understandable, he is quite the douche, but over all he is an ok guy." Haou laughs softly as he leans against the wall. He then frowns, as Avian appears. He pushes past Arryn. "Why are you here Featherman?"

"My Prince, we have caught someone that has been harassing some of the maids."

Haou frowns at this and starts to think on it as Arryn sighs. "Mr. Featherman, what does this man look like?"

"He has brown hair and is a few inches taller than my Prince." At this Arryn sighs again as she grinds her teeth.

"That idiot!" Arryn cries out and punches the wall.

"Uhm you know that guy."

"I think so. Can you not have him told to your father, and maybe bring him here." Arryn states wincing softly. Haou looks at Featherman/Avian and nods softly. "Thank you."

"No problem so who is this guy?" Before Arryn can answer, Alexis catches her breath. Avian returns with said guy. Alexis starts crying as Syrus and Chumley gape at her openly.

"Arthur you idiot! Why the hell were you messing with maids! YOU! ARE! BETROTHED!" She yells like mad at the guy as Alexis hisses.

"Atticus?!" She looks at Yubel with tears in her eyes. Yubel's nods softly, knowing what she is asking.

"Woah sis, calm down. I was just flirting, it wasn't like I was leading them on." He waves slightly with a crooked smile on his face.

"I would appreciate it if you wouldn't mess with our helpers." Haou speaks up, making Arthur look over and smile at him sheepishly.

"You must be Prince Haou, it's a ple-" Before he can finish, Arryn pulls on his cheek. "Apologize, now."

"Oday, oday. Et go o' meh chek." Everyone starts laughing as Arryn frowns at her brother. She lets go of his cheek as its stinging red.

"I am sorry for messing with the maids." He bows at this as he smiles at Arryn. "As I was saying, you my be Prince Haou, my soon to be brother." Said Prince blushes softly at this as Arthur wraps his arm around Haou's neck. "It is a pleasure to meet you." Avian goes to stop him as Haou pulls himself from his grip. "And since you two actually met, this should be a good chance for the two of you to get closer. I mean Arryn has been all worried your would be a complete jerk."

Arryn hits the back of Arthur's head and starts reprimanding him on his tone as Cyren appears.

"Haou, I see you met the Prince and Princess of the kingdom of music."

"Yes Cy, I have."

"You are still in trouble for sending your shadows to the battlefield." Before Haou can answer, a cry of annoyance is heard as the shadows morph slightly, revealing Cyber Blader.

"Woah." Haou states as his eyes seem to sparkle slightly.

"Sis, y-you don't have to use your powers I was just-" He never got to finish as he starts running from the monster, fear evident on his face.

"I am so sorry for my brother, he is a complete idiot!" She growls and just shakes her head.

"It's fine, I am surprised to see you can bring monsters forth. Anyway, would you like to go princess?" Haou winks at Arryn as he holds his hand out to shake hers. She does so as they pull their hands back, a small spark shooting up their arms. They laugh and start to head out.

"Well that answers why they called me Sage and Alexis Queen, but I still don't get what those things that attacked us were."

"We are getting to that Syrus, however a bit of backstory." The world shifts and they appear under the castle, three large tablets with monster inscriptions. "On the right, Hamon Lord of Striking Thunder. This card was meant to duel against the Winged Dragon of Ra himself." The area disappears revealing a massive yellow, skeletal like monster, glaring towards them, lightning flashing and clapping. "He was the first sacred beast." The room returns as Yubel floats up to the center beast. "This is Raviel, Lord of Phantasms, he was meant to face against Obelisk the Tormentor." The monster appears, the blue ish armor on its skeletal form as darkness seems to leak from it. "The final one is Uria, Lord of Searing Flames." the red monster appears, looking like a serpent with a jaw, within its jaw.

"Wait, isn't that like the card Titan summoned?" Alexis speaks up, the rolling pressure of the monsters slowly lessening.

"Yes. Now there was a war between our forces and the harsh light." The three look in shock at the tattered field. "Haou was the only one of our forces that survived and not lightly. The only way to seal away the light, was by using those sacred beasts, and the ultimate fusion card."

Haou stumbles onto the battlefield, looking up into the sky. "WHY! WHY DID YOU TAKE EVERYTHING I LOVE!" He screams, his eyes flashing the distinct gold. "I may not be able to destroy you, but I can seal you up! With the power of the three beasts and my ultimate fusion card, I seal you into the rift! It will seal you for hundreds and thousands of years, hopefully, long enough for someone to fully destroy you!" the earth around him cracks and tears as the three monsters appear. "I will crash this world with the next, and seal you all away until the seal weakens!"

The three monsters roar at the sky as the light seems to drift down slightly. "When Haou sealed the light, he fused our world with yours. However that spell cost us dearly." The monsters start glowing as the sky thunders as the world itself shakes.

"Raviel! What is going on!"

"My king! Something is happening!" Raviel screams as light particles start drifting to them.

An unintelligible rumbling goes over them, as Haou's eyes widen. "You wouldn't!" it rumbles again as Haou stumbles, the world starts glowing hard as Haou screams, the world vanishing.

"What happened?"

"The worlds fused. Our greatest enemy, cast a spell on the sacred beasts with its last breath before being sealed. When Haou woke up he found himself in the middle of nowhere, the last of his energy used to keep the beasts asleep. His power is the only thing that keeps them from ravaging the world, and absorbing all of the powers of the duel spirits." The humans just stare at Yubel in surprise before Chumley screams.

"What did we get ourselves into!" Everyone looks at him as Yubel nods their head.

"That is completely understandable. Do not worry Chumley, the seals should be strong enough." Yubel states as the world starts to return to the meadow. Jaden sitting against the stump, his eyes closed with his head tilted up.

"You guys are back huh?"

"Yeah." Syrus managed to speak after a few seconds of silence. Alexis knits her eyebrows together as a memory floats up.

'My dear Arryn, please don't leave me.' Alexis blushes hard at this as she shakes her head slightly.

"You know with Yubel's help, I could teach you guys the powers of summoning and manipulating the shadows." Jaden states with a soft smile. Chumley shakes his head like mad.

"Th-this is to crazy for me Jay, I-I will support you b-but-" Jaden nods at this.

"I getcha man, you don't want to use the shadows. I can't force ya man. It's all up to you." Chumley gulps and kinda backs down, a look of shame on his face.

"Well I for one wanna try it out." Alexis speaks up, hoping to divert attention from Chumley. Jaden brightens up slightly as he hears this.

"C-can I wait for a bit?"

"Of course Sy, you need to accept the powers if you want to be able to actually use them. So take as long as you need Syrus." Jaden gives him a large, confident smile as Syrus gulps and nods his head.

Syrus and Chumley start leaving, as Jaden sighs, the light mist fading away. Jaden smile at Alexis as he chuckles softly. "So when do you want to start the training? It will probably be sometime after school, or probably during the weekend."

"Why's that?"

"Using these powers can take a lot out of a person, especially if they are just beginning." Alexis nods at this as she purses her lips together.

"So… are you in love with Yubel?"

Jaden freezes at this and just stares at Alexis. "Wh-where did this come from?"

"Well, I heard Yubel call Haou 'my love' and since you and Yubel are so close…" Alexis drifts off, keeping her eyes everywhere, but at Jaden. The other is bright red as he groans internally.

"No, I am not in love with Yubel." Alexis brightens up at this as she just waits for more of an explanation. Jaden gulps as he looks at Alexis. "My old self and Yubel grew up together, while Yubel was still fully human. The two of them were close, as close as two people can be. They fell in love, but during that time, well people weren't really accepting of a prince marrying a handmaiden." Jaden rambles on slightly, his face growing redder and hotter with each word. "So Yubel came up with an idea to let those two stay together. Having a dragon's heart into them, Yubel became like they are now, my spirit guardian. During my previous incarnation, yes I did love Yubel." Jaden manages to get out before taking a large breath. "But I don't."

Alexis blinks a few times as a small smile grows on her face. "So how do you feel about Yubel?"

"Yubel became like my parents. That's all I can say really. When no one else cared, they did." Alexis beams softly as she nods her head.

"So… I know it's the guys responsibility, but uhm…" Alexis breathes in as she stops stammering. "Would you like to go on a date?"

Jaden's turn to blink as his face is cherry red and he can't really think.

"You ok Jaden?" She states waving her hand in his face as Yubel laughs behind him.

'Jaden, Jaden, Jaden.' Yubel pats his head softly. 'You may as well accept. You two do need to get,"reacquainted".' Jaden blushes more at the pretext of Yubel's suggestion.

"I-I would l-love too. Wh-what do you wanna do?!" Jaden states as his face grows redder.

"Hehe thats awesome!" She states on the outside as she starts walking away, however, she is freaking out on the inside. "I will message you whenever everything is together." She finishes off.

When she is gone, steam starts leaking out of Jaden's ears. 'HAHAHAHA! Sheesh, you are so innocent Jaden!'

'Sh-shut up!' Jaden responds to Yubel as he starts walking back to his dorm.


AND CUT! That ends chapter 7 and backstory! Tada~! Yeah, this is how I think of the whole "First War of Light and Shadow". What do you guys think of that? It will still be a few more chapters before the shadow riders come in and start wreaking havoc, so I also threw in some Jaden and Alexis fluff ^u^.

Anywho, that isn't all. So I am going to be starting a new story after the next chapter of this story, but that story won't be replacing the two that I am already doing, so no worries there. I love all the support for this story, and I really appreciate it.

Lastly, I will be adding Synchro summoning, which is personally my favorite version of summoning. Which will be the summoning for the OC that will be with Jaden and pals throughout the rest of the story.

Then that is all. Have a good day, and I hope the fluff was good enough~.