dsgundam00: Thanks for the review, I'm trying to update regularly and store up some chapters for when I don't have as much time to write.

Autumn: Thanks :)

love femjaden: Yeah, Seto is her godfather, but Jaden convinced him not to look into what school she was at because she wanted to do things by herself.

Ern Estine 13624: Sorry, and thanks for the review.

Aeiya Mei: Yeah, I do ship Zane/Jaden, and thanks for the offer, I will keep it in mind. In an authors note on chapter seven I said about possibly making this Zane/Jaden and later doing a Jesse/Jaden fic for all the people who wanted Jesse/Jaden

Jadens eyes were wide with shock, her and Syrus were stood infront of these huge screens and Jaden scowled, "Ok, what's going on here?" she demanded furiously, glad she'd had time to send Zane an sos before she was dragged off to face the disiplinary court with Syrus.

Chancellor Sheppard sighed as her stared down at them, "We have recieved an annonamous letter informing us that you trespassed in the abandoned dorms, I'm afraid we have to punish you." he informed the duo, causing Jaden to sigh in relief, they hadn't found out she was pretending to be a girl, god she didn't even want to imagine how much trouble she'd be in if they found out.

A woman who Jaden didn't recognise stated, "You will both be suspended," causing Syrus' eyes to widen in shock and horror. Jaden laid a hand on his arm and her eyes narrowed when Crowler shook his head quickly, "I say that we let them do what they love best, duel. To be more precise a tag team duel, if they win they stay if they lose they're expelled." he stated, cackling cruelly.

Jadens eyes narrowed slightly as Syrus gripped her arm, "Jaden we can't!" he gasped out. "Who against?" she asked sharply, there's only one real tag team that I can think of, and I refuse to duel them!" she declared, causing everyones eyes to widen in shock, and then Crowler scowled, "And why is that?" he asked cruelly. Jaden looked away, biting her lip, "I'm not him!" she snapped, before spinning around and storming out.

~~~Half an hour later~~~

Jaden was sat on the edge of one of the cliffs, staring out at the sea with her legs tucked in close to her chest. She knew that by now news would have spread of what happened, and she was avoiding people, and the inevitable questions.

She sighed as she heard someone sitting next to her and she looked up, gaving Zane a shaky smile, "Hey Zane." she whispered. The older boy sighed, "Why don't you wanna duel whoever they want you to duel?" he asked softly as she looked back out to the sea. "Because, it feels like all I'm doing is repeating the things that dad did." she whispered, "And I don't wanna live in his shadow..." she blinked back tears and Zane sighed, "You know you could win easily, right?" he asked softly.

Jaden turned her head slightly so that she could see his face and she sighed, "Zane... I remember when I was little being told stories about dads adventures, and one of Joeys favourites was of their duel with the Paradox brothers." she sighed as she looked down at the Puzzle, "I don't know if I'll be able to cope in the duel, the Paradox brothers would be like a constant reminder of everything I've lost... that I don't know if I'll ever get back." she admitted, her voice trembling as she choked back her sobs.

Zane sighed at that and wrapped an arm around her shoulders, "You will." he whispered, "Now let's go and get this mess sorted out with Chancellor Sheppard." he stated standing up and pulling her with him.

Jaden bit her lip and gave a small nod, "Ok, I guess." she whispered.

They walked to Chancellor Sheppards office slowly, Zane a step behind her, making sure she didn't try to run off. When they got there Jaden raised an eyebrow when she saw both Chumly and Alexis stood in there, "What are you guys doing here?" she asked quietly, causing everyone in the room to stare at her.

Alexis and Chumly both smiled, "Were were trying to convince Chancellor Sheppard to let us be your duelling partner." explained Alexis, Chumly nodded, "Yeah, we know you don't wanna duel but Crowlers insisting, so we thought you could use a strong partner." he agreed. Jaden gave a very small smile at that and shook her head, "Thanks but no thanks guys." she stated slowly.

"I'd only want Syrus, if I have to do this I wanna get something good out of the duel, and that would be raising Syrus' confidence." she trailed off as Zane walked into the room, a very small smile on his lips. "Yes, my brother needs all the help with his self esteem that he can get." he stated calmly, "Which is my fault really." he admitted, "But you two, I have no doubt that Jaden and Syrus will win this duel." he stated.

Alexis and Chumly stared at the older boy in shock and Chancellor Sheppard raised an eyebrow but didn't comment.

Jaden gave a small smile, "I mean, I don't imparticularily want to duel them, but I will." she looked away, grimacing slightly.

Chancellor Sheppard frowned at that, "Who do you think it will be? And why don't you want to duel them?" he asked curiously. Jaden sighed, "It's a long story, let's just say it brings up some memories that are kinda upsetting." she mumbled.

Zane gave her a reassuring smile and she returned it, Sheppard nodded, "As long as it isn't something I need to know then that's fine." he stated calmly. Jaden smiled and gave a small nod, "Nope, nothing you need to know."

And then she grabbed Zanes arm in a vice like grip, "And now you are gonna apologise to Sy for whatever you did that made him so unsure." she ordered. Alexis raised an eyebrow at that as she watched Jaden drag him out of the room, "Well, those two seem to be getting along quiet well." she stated lightly, Chumly was openly gaping in shock and Chancellor Sheppard chuckled, "I have a funny feeling about Jaden, he's definately hiding something, but I don't think it's anything bad."

Jaden was laughing as she dragged Zane along with relative ease, they quickly arrived at her dorm and Jaden flung the door open smiling brightly, before frowning when Sy jumped up, "Chumly! Is it... oh Jaden it's you." he stated, seemingly dissapointed. Jaden raised an eyebrow and she gasped in realisation, "You asked Chumly to switch places didn't you?" she demanded, her eyes narrowed as Syrus looked down.

"I don't want you to get expelled because of me Jaden." he mumbled. Jaden scowled slightly as Zane took a hesitant step forward, "Syrus... I'm sorry," he stated guilt filling his voice. Syrus looked up, his eyes going wide as Zane continued, "I was too harsh, you were a kid, kids make mistakes like that, that doesn't mean that you're gonna fail as a duelist. You have to learn from your mistakes Syrus, not hide from them." he informed the shorter boy.

Syrus blinked slowly, his eyes filled with shock as Jaden gave a small smile, "Besides, there's no one else I'd want to duel with me." she informed him brightly. Syrus bit his lip. "R-really?" he asked, his eyes wide with shock.

Jaden nodded, "Yeah, infact, we should have a duel right now, just a friendly one." she stated brightly.

~~~Timeskip~~~

Jaden grinned brightly, Zane had left half an hour ago and Jaden had beaten Syrus in the duel, but his confidence had skyrocketed due to the fact that Zane had actually been commenting on all of his good moves.

After duelling Syrus Jaden had duelled Zane, and she'd won, much to Syrus' suprise and happiness.

They were currently relaxing, and Jaden was slowly begining to find herself looking forward to the tag team duel that was coming up.