Yugioh! Defenders of the Sakura Cards!

by Redwallfan2000

Erin the daughter of Sakura Kinomoto and Li Syaoran under the mentorship of Maximillion Pegasus must face off against a Masked Dueling Empire whom plans to steal or destroy her mother's Sakura Cards so they can ether use the Cards themselves for evil or ultimately destroy the Sakura Cards forever.

10. Chapter 9: Arrival at Duel Academy

Chapter 9: Arriving At Duel Academy

Disclaimer: I do not own Yugioh or Cardcaptors. Phineas and Ferb belong to Disney and will be featured as Erin's friends staying with her through out the adventure starting in this chapter. I do own Erin and her deck.

One week had passed since Erin had her training to be able to use her mother's Sakura Cards. It was Thusday evening after Erin's lesson, Pegasus was in his mansion coming up with a new plan to advance Erin's skills as a Duelist. He still was teaching her but in his mind Erin needed really hard opponents equivalent to Mai's level of Dueling but much better. Then it came to him there was a Dueling School where it taught nothing but Duel Monsters, it was called Duel Academy. Students there were separated into three dorms, Slifer Red was usually where the lowest ranking students were from often he had heard rumors of a certain Vice Chancellor there remarking towards Slifer Reds, Slifer Slackers. Then there was Ra Yellow, these Duelist were far stronger than Slifer Reds but still not the elite duelists of the school that rank went to Obelisk Blue. Pegasus made up his mind thinking As Erin's teacher I must do what I can to improve her Dueling skills not just explaining work as we've been doing but in Dueling ways as well...And what other way to improve one's Dueling Skills into making her Duel hard opponents. Erin-girl, I hope you and your friends are ready to spend a week a Duel Academy. With this final thought Pegasus reaches for a phone "Hello Duel Academy Operator, this is Pegasus give me your Chancellor or Vice Chancellor..."

At Duel Academy a very tall blond man wearing a strange blue military Dueling outfit was in his office frustrated that he had failed time and time again to expel a certain Slifer Slacker. Too make it even worse for him some Obelisk Blues the Dorm HE was in charge of started to respect that certain Slifer. It irritated him that he failed time and time again to expel him although secretly he had to admit the boy's Dueling skills and prowless as excellent in a Duel, although he'd never admit it to anyone. This was Doctor Vellian Crowler, Vice Channellor of Duel Academy. Suddenly the phone in his office rang and one of his assistancts spoke "Dr. Crowler, you got a call from Pegasus."

Dr. Crowler's eyes widened with surprise, sure he knew who Pegasus was but Pegasus often didn't call Duel Academy for anything most of the time. The Vice Chancellor knew this as an oportunity to take the call and he picks the phone up "Hello, Mr. Pegasus? This is Dr. Crowler Vice Chancellor of Duel Academy speaking...What can I do for you?"

Pegasus answered "Recently I've taken a student of my own-

"You have a student?" Crowler interrupted asking it with surprise which the Vice Chancellor was surprised to hear this "Forgive me for saying this Mr. Pegasus but you usually don't accept students."

Pegasus chuckled over the phone "You're right, I usually don't. However things have developed quickly with my student's family mostly her mother that ties me and them together. I had to take her daughter as my student."

Crowler nods knowing that when Pegasus meant somethings have developed it meant something evil was about to unfold. Crowler listens closly "Okay."

Pegasus then spoke "Anyway, my student's Dueled four opponents so far only losing to me when I was testing her skills."

Crowler chuckles "I suspect that you easily crushed her."

"Oh you know I did" Pegasus admitted "But unlike Duel Academy's entrance exams, I was only testing my student's skills to see which skills she already knows and which ones we could start on. In other words even when she lost to me, I still took her in as my student. Anyway, I've called for this one special reason Dr. Crowler, due to this new enemy my student's mother and family are up against I'll need some time to figure things out to help them. I'd like my student's Dueling Skills to improve."

"Uh-hugh" Dr. Crowler spoke "Sounds like your proposing a transfer. How old is she?"

"She's nine years old" Pegasus said.

"That's too young for a Duelist at Duel Academy" Dr. Crowler pointed out "Even when I'd like to help her out, there's no way we can do a transfer when she's nine years old."

"Well I wasn't proposing a transfer in the first place" Pegasus told Dr. Crowler "What I am proposing is to have her visit Duel Academy for a week. Once there I'd like her to take on some of your greatest Duelist you have at Duel Academy so she can improve her Dueling Skills."

Dr. Crowler was taken by surprise once again this was way better than the transfer. Even a special visit from Pegasus's student would really improve Duel Academy's repetition as the greatest Dueling school in the world. In other words how could he say no to this? Dr. Crowler finally spoke making the decision to allow Pegasus's student and her friends to visit "Mr. Pegasus! Duel Academy would be honored to allow your student and her friends to visit for a week. Just how many friends are we talking about?"

Pegasus answers "Just three of them, it's important that those three stick together."

"Alright" Pegasus answered

"So four in total" Dr. Crowler spoke writing this on a note to remind him of how many were visiting for the week "When can we expect the week to start?"

"I'll be leaving the mansion tomorrow afternoon, once my student and her name is Erin by the way Erin Syaoran, arrives. So we'll be getting to Duel Acacemy tomorrow evening but the visit won't start until Saturday Morning where I hope to watch her Duel one of your students before leaving to try to help her family."

Crowler nods "Very well, Mr. Pegasus! Duel Academy will be happy to have your student Erin visit us. I still have to tell Chancellor Shepard to inform him of this, but I'll be waiting Friday Night at the lighthouse to meet you and your student. I'm looking forward to meeting this Erin whom has became your first ever student."

Pegasus nods "Will do."

The two hung up and Pegasus turned to Eriol whom had arrived and listened to the whole thing. Eriol smiled "Testing Erin's skills as a Duelist I see."

Pegasus nods "As her teacher I must do what I can to not only explain things to her but to have her have Duels to improve her skills. That's the only way she's going to get better, by Dueling others. Plus Duel Academy is relatively safe and certainly out of the way of the MFWD. Or so I hope."

Eriol approved of this "It would be safer sending Erin there for a week, she does have the Shield Card on her as well as the Fiery Card, that way if anything were to happen to Sakura as in MFWD get her cards, Erin still has those two and won't be found easily."

Pegasus picks up his phone again "I better make sure Sakura knows about this. I'll have to be ready to leave when Erin arrives."

Pegasus dials up Erin's house number. Inside Erin's house, Sakura heard the phone ringing and reached for it "Hello, Syaoran residence!"

She waits for a moment then recognized Pegasus's voice "Oh! Hello Mr. Pegasus!"

Li was trying to help Erin out in remembering her lesson she just learned from Pegasus and stopped when he heard his wife safe Pegasus's name. Erin saw her father stop and tries to listen to her mom too. Sakura listens to what Pegasus had planned for Erin. Both Erin and Li heard Sakura giggle "Oh she's going to enjoy what you have planned for her! Sure she can go! Phineas and Ferb are staying with us, and Joey is coming for a brief visit. Sure I'll tell them then. See you tomorrow after returns from school. Uh-hugh and I understand why you are doing this, trying to protect her from MFWD plus she does need to improve her skills. Good-bye-."

Both she and Pegasus hung up and Sakura giggled turning to her husband and Erin. She smiles at Erin "You're in for a big treat this week Erin. I'll tell you when Joey arrives."

Erin saw her mom smiling and felt happy to see her mother smile like that. This meant something wonderful was about to happen to her. Li gets up "Sakura...Mind telling me what he has planned for her?"

Sakura giggles wagging a finger at her husband "Sure, I'll tell you but I want it to be a surprise for her, come over here."

Li obeyed his wife and once he was in range she whispers what Pegasus told her. His eyes widened at once and he amazingly agreed with his wife "You're right, she's going to like that."

Erin was more puzzled turning to Phineas and Ferb whom heard the commotion. It was Phineas that asked Erin "What's gotten your mother so happy?"

Erin shrugged "Not sure, I was reviewing my lesson with Pegasus with my daddy when she got the call and she's excited. She says she'll tell us when Joey arrives."

"Hmm" Phineas said "This should be interesting."

Ferb agreed "Whatever this is, it's gotta be good to excite Mrs. Syaoran."

Joey arrived thirty minutes later knocking at Erin's door. Erin answered it and lets Joey in. Sakura turned over to him once he removed his shoes "Good you're here!"

Joey blinked thinking of one thing "MFWD succeeded in stealing a card? If so which one was it? Better not be the Arrow."

"I see he still remembers that Sakura Card" Phineas muttered.

Sakura smiled at Joey "Relax Joey, none of my cards have been stolen, however Pegasus just called about thirty minutes ago."

"He found them?" Joey asked "Man, he works fast!"

"He hasn't found MFWD" Sakura told him "But Pegasus has something special planned for Erin and her friends."

"Which are the three of us" Phineas said to Joey.

"What is he up to?" Ferb asked Sakura.

Sakura answered "Oh, he's taking you four to Duel Academy for the week."

"THE DUEL ACADEMY?" Erin asked.

"No way really?" Phineas asked.

Even Ferb was shocked to hear this.

"I'm confused..." Joey admitted "What's this Duel Academy?"

Ferb decides to answer him "Only the top Dueling School in the world. Duelist there are taught one major Duel Monsters."

"They teach that stuff and a school now?" Joey asked then he pumped his fist "Just what I need! Time to teach them Duel Monsters Joey style!"

"Why is he taking me there mommy?" Erin asked.

Sakura answers "Pegasus said he wants you to improve your dueling skills."

Phineas thinks about this but only for a minute "That would be a good way for you to do that Erin, they say students there are some of the best the world has ever seen."

"And I'm staying there for a week?" Erin asked her mom.

Sakura nods "That's right sweetie a week at the top Dueling School in the World."

Erin smiled happily "Oh wow! That's so cool!"

"Hey" Joey pointed out "Why is it only Erin that's Dueling there?"

"I'm sure you, Phineas and Ferb can find Duelist there to Duel too" Li told him "Pegasus just wants Erin to improve her skills."

"Point taken" Joey said.

Erin smiled turning to Phineas and Ferb "Are you two coming with me?"

"Of course we will" Phineas said "Ferb and I have always wanted to see Duel Academy."

Ferb agreed "They say only those that pass the Duel Academy Entrance exams get in. It'll be an honor to see that place. Even if it's for a week, we'll have fun for sure."

"Well then I'm pumped up to see what those Duelist have!" Joey said standing up "I'll be glad to Duel one myself!"

"Well then" Phineas said "Let's start packing."

"You better do so" Sakura admitted "Pegasus is going to leave as soon as Erin gets out of school tomorrow and we arrive at his mansion."

With this Ferb, Joey, and Phineas left to pack leaving Erin to be with her parents. Both mother and father hugged their daughter. Erin blushes happily hugging them back. Sakura rubbed her daughter's back glad that her daughter was going to visit a place where Dueling was a top skill. Sakura then spoke "Erin, whatever happens remember this, winning or losing doesn't matter as long as you give it your all and be a good sport."

"That and it's not against someone evil" Li adds on

"I will remember that daddy and mommy" Erin told her parents.

Sakura smiled " That a girl! Now sweetie, regardless on how well you do, your father and I want you to have fun."

Erin nods "I will mommy."

"And do not use the Shield Card or Fiery Card unless you absolutely need to" Li told her "According to Pegasus, that shouldn't have to happen but if it does and you absolutely need to only then can you use those two Sakura Cards."

"Will do daddy" Erin replies.

Both parents let their daughter go and it was Sakura that spoke "Better pack for the week Erin."

Erin nods running off to her room. Sakura watches as Li held her close. Sakura smiled "She's so lively."

"And lucky to be getting the chance to visit Duel Academy" Syaoran Li admitted "This should help her Dueling Skills out."

For the rest of the evening, Erin and her friends pack for the event.

While this was happening Dr. Crowler at Duel Academy had called one of his students up to his office. The student had long blond hair and wore a female Obelisk Blue's uniform with blue boots and blue Dueling gloves. This was Alexis Rhodes. Alongside her was a boy with brown hair, wearing a Sliver Red uniform and blue jeans. This didn't please Dr. Crowler one bit but he guessed it was Chancellor Shepard's doing, after all Chancellor Sheppard was in the office too. "We're here Dr. Crowler" Alexis said.

"Yes, yes" Dr. Crowler said "And I'm sure you are wondering why we called you here."

The Slifer Red Jaden Yuki nods "Not sure what it could be but it has to be exciting!"

Originally it was supposed to be Alexis visiting me, only her and certainly NOT the Slifer Slacker Crowler thought.

It was Chancellor Sheppard that answered "We got a call from Pegasus this afternoon. Apparently he has a student."

"Geese" Jaden remarked "He's gotta be a good student for someone like Pegasus to accept as a student."

Chancellor Sheppard chuckled at Jaden's remark "Oh it's not a boy student that Pegasus has Jaden, it's a nine-year old girl."

Hearing this student was a nine-year old girl caused Jaden to remember his Duel against Blair. Blair had nearly defeated him but he managed to turn the tables and defeat her. All Jaden could think of was I hope she doesn't act like Blair. Dr. Crowler then spoke "Pegasus along with his student Erin and her three friend will be visiting Duel Academy for a week. They will arrive this Friday evening but Erin and her friend's visit won't start till Saturday Morning. Apparently Pegasus wants his student Erin to Duel students here at Duel Academy."

"Sweet!" Jaden shouted "I can't wait to show my skills off against her! She's going to be one sweet opponent being taught by Pegasus himself!"

Crowler eyes Jaden "No doubt she'll run into you one day during her visit here, and no doubt she'll have a Duel with you, however for her first ever visit to Duel Academy I won't allow her first ever Duel to be against a Slifer Red like you!"

"Ah why not?" Jaden asked Dr. Crowler "I represented Duel Academy that one time to go up against Chazz."

Chancellor Shepard normally would've intervened seeing the Jaden was indeed the stronger Duelist of the two students that were in the office but this time he sided with Crowler "I'm afraid Crowler is right Jaden. I know you're the best Duelist other than Zane Truesdale that we have but if we are to give Erin a Duel right away this Saturday, it had better be an Obelisk Blue. We want the girl to feel the very best we have and Obelisk Blues are supposed to be the elite."

"Why thank you Chancellor Shepard" Dr. Crowler told the Chancellor.

Chancellor Shepard then spoke "Crowler, after this though since Erin is visiting she gets to choose her next opponent. And if it happens to be Jaden we'll let it happen."

"Fine, fine" Crowler agreed he then looks at Alexis "Alexis! Being a girl I think it would be best that a fellow girl out of the Obelisk Blues would be the best fit to duel against Pegasus's student. Therefor you shall be Erin's first ever opponent at Duel Academy. Give her a good Duel and show her how it's done."

Alexis agrees with Dr. Crowler "Of course, Dr. Crowler, it will be my honor to Duel this Erin, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm going to give her my all."

Despite being turned down Jaden smiled at Alexis "Good luck on that day Lexi."

"Oh I'll do my best Jaden" Alexis told him.

Jaden smiled "We'll make Erin's week here exciting."
Alexis agreed "The Duels she'll have here would be amazing. I'm really anxious to see what she has in her deck."

The two students left the Chancellor's office for Alexis to prepare for her Duel.

Friday Afternoon came Erin, Ferb, Joey and Phineas arrived at Pegasus's mansion ready to go. Pegasus exits out his mansion seeing Erin and her friends. He waved to them and they waved back. He helps the four pack a helicopter with their belongings he turns to Sakura. Sakura turned towards him as Syaoran Li was at her side. Pegasus helps Erin and her friends inside the helicopter now having time to speak to her parents "Erin's week at Duel Academy will start tomorrow. After I've watched her first ever Duel, I'll be leaving to try to figure out what to do with MFWD."

"Take your time" Syaoran Li told him "And try to record it for me and Sakura to watch."

Pegasus nods as he steps into the helicopter with Sakura shouting towards him "WE'LL WATCH OUR BACKS OVER HERE WHILE SHE'S AWAY!"

With this the blades of the helicopter spun around and it took off towards Duel Academy.

It was Friday Evening at Duel Academy. As promised Vice Chancellor Crowler, and Chancellor Sheppard waits at the lighthouse alongside Alexis. Alexis wanted to get a good look at Erin and try to get to know a bit more about Erin so they could have a good time after their Duel this upcoming Saturday. Alexis had tried to ask Jaden to come with her so he too could meet Erin but he was challenged to a rematch Duel with Chazz...At the last minute. She had to remember to smack Chazz for that if she got the chance to. The two watch as Pegasus's helicopter came closer to the area they were in. The three take a step back as the Helicopter landed. Once it did, Pegasus exited out first.

"Greetings Mr. Pegasus!" Chancellor Shepard said to Pegasus "Welcome to Duel Academy."

"Why thank you Chancellor Shepard" Pegasus said.

The helicopters doors open and Erin exited out next followed by Phineas and Ferb, then lastly Joey whom somehow tripped over a rock that was on the ramp and fell into the sea. While this got Alexis and Chancellor Shepard to gently and politely laugh, Crowler wasn't amused thinking Great...We got another joker. Just one with that Slifer Slacker is enough.

Phineas was in agreement with Crowler but only for one reason as he turned to his brother Ferb "Looks like luck only applies to Joey when Dueling."

"I heard that!" Joey shouted as he manages to get out of the water "There was a rock that caused me to trip and fall in."

Chancellor Shepard introduced himself to the visitors "Hello young ones, I'm Chancellor Shepard, the head master of Duel Academy. Alongside me are my Vice Chancellor Dr. Crowler and Alexis Rhodes."

Hearing their names both Crowler and Alexis bow respectfully. Dr. Crowler scans Pegasus's group oh he knew who the tall blond boy Joey was from reports and interesting Duels he had there seemed to be only one girl among the group and two other boys. Pegasus then turned to Erin "Erin-girl come over here."

Erin obeyed her teacher walking over. Both Chancellor Sheppard and Dr. Crowler looked at the young nine-year old girl as Pegasus spoke "Chancellor Sheppard and Dr. Crower, this is my student Erin Syaoran."

Dr. Crowler extended his hand towards Erin's whom did the same. The Vice Chancellor then spoke "It's not everyday a nine year old girl comes to visit. When Pegasus said he had a student I couldn't wait for the chance to meet you Erin. Welcome to Duel Academy."

Erin smiled "Thanks Dr. Crowler."
She turned to Phineas and Ferb "These two are my friends Phineas and Ferb."

"Hello there" Phineas said to Dr. Crowler.

Ferb remained silent as ever.

"And you might've heard of me, but I'm-"

"Yes, yes, I know who you are Mr. Joey Wheeler" Crowler told him "Just never imagined you ever come here."

Joey glares at Dr. Crowler already not liking his attitude, it nearly reminded him of Seto Kaiba. At least Crowler never called him a dueling puppy dog as Seto would at least not yet. Dr. Crowler steps aside as Alexis advances towards Erin "Erin, once again let me introduce you to Alexis Rhodes, an Obelisk Blue. She'll be your opponent tomorrow."

Erin shook one of Alexis's hands "Pleasure to meet you Alexis!"

"Man Erin, you're lucky" Phineas told Erin.

"Why's that?" Joey asked Phineas.

Ferb answered for Phineas "Duel Academy has three main dorms, Slifer Red which is the lowest, Ra Yellow the middle class, and then Obelisk Blue whom are supposed to be the best of the best, you know the elites."

"Like a certain rich boy" Joey muttered.

"Correct" Phineas admitted.

Alexis shook Erin's hand then grew serious glaring at Erin but in a way that she respected Erin unlike other Obelisk Blues whom disrespected every other person in the other Dorms except for Obelisk Blue "I hope you bring your A game tomorrow Erin!, because as an Obelisk Blue...You can be sure I won't hold anything back!"

Erin could immediately tell Alexis wasn't like the other Obelisk Blues but still could tell Alexis was being serious. Erin politely smiles back "I will bring my A game tomorrow! I actually look forward in Dueling you."

Alexis smiled "Good! Because the last thing I want is for someone to not do their best while Dueling."

"You can be sure that Erin doesn't hold anything back" Joey told Alexis "Erin's good."

"We'll then, we'll see how good she is!" Alexis said to Joey she smiles at Erin "Right Erin?"

Erin agreed "Right!"

"This should be an interesting match up tomorrow" Phineas admitted.

Alexis turned to Dr. Crowler "I know it's getting late Dr. Crowler but may I give our guests a tour around Duel Academy. At least show them where the Duel arena is so Erin and I can have our Duel without being late?"

"Certainly you may" Dr. Crowler said "After all Pegasus wants to talk to the two of us."

Pegasus nods "It's probably for the best and a big reason why Erin's visiting here."

Alexis gives Erin and her friends a tour of the school while Pegasus, Chancellor Shepard and Vice Chancellor Dr. Crowler head to the Chancellor's office.

Alexis showed the four friends where all the Dorms were, from Slifer Red which displeased Joey when he looked at it "Why does it look run down? Like a one star motel?"

Phineas sighed "It's to show why most Slifers are at the lowest."

Joey sighed "Couldn't they have done anything better?"

"Ferb and I could certainly make Slifer Red look better" Phineas admitted "Although not sure if Dr. Crowler would like that."

Alexis giggled at the comment "He probably wouldn't like that."

She now shows them the other two dorms Ra Yellow which looked like a house. Then Obelisk Blue which seemed to be castles.

"Of course" Joey muttered seeing this "The elites get the best. So Kaiba."

"You do realize that Seto Kaiba owns this place" Alexis told him.

"RICH BOY DOES!?" Joey shouted.

Ferb passes an article he had found the night before that proved Alexis was right and hands it to Phineas whom passes it to Joey "See for yourself."

Joey takes the article and frowned "It's so Rich Boy to exploit elites, middle class and the lowest..."

"Man Joey" Alexis muttered "You must really dislike Seto Kaiba."

"He and I aren't the greatest of friends" Joey admitted "So I just thought of something...Where are we going to sleep?"

"Good question" Phineas admitted "Erin might get orders to spend the night in the Girls only Dorm."

"Actually" Alexis said "You're right Phineas. Erin's sleeping in my Dorm Obelisk Blue Girls only dorm...You two are getting Ra Yellow with-"

"With me" a voice sounded.

The group turns to see a man with black hair wearing a yellow uniform. Alexis smiled "Hey Bastion Misawa, perfect timing."

Bastion walked up towards Phineas and Ferb "You two will be sleeping in Ra Yellow..."

Joey blinked turning his attention to Slifer Red "And...I get that dorm don't I?"

"Sadly...Yes you do" Alexis said.

Everyone including Erin sweat dropped knowing what was going to come from Joey. Phineas even remarked counting down till when Joey exploded "Three...Two...One..."

"I'M GONNA KILL KAIBA ONE OF THESE DAYS!" Joey shouted "EVEN WHEN HE'S NOT AROUND HE MAKES FUN OF ME!"

"Geese, man, you've gotta lighten up" A new voice sounded.

Everyone turned to see Jaden. Alexis smiled now "Jaden! Perfect timing."

Joey blinked seeing Jaden "And who are you?"

"I'm Jaden Yuki, I maybe a Slifer Red, but I never let that get me down. As I said you've gotta lighten up man."

"You try to lighten up when Kaiba seems to mock you everyday where ever you go" Joey mutters.

Bastion decided to show some sympathy for Joey "You know Jaden, Joey has been picked on by Kaiba more times than one. Joey's tried to Duel Kaiba but has never defeated him."

"I could've won that 2nd time!" Joey shouted "If Kaiba hadn't pulled his famous Shrink, Virus destruction combo on me."

Jaden turned to him "Here, Joey, let me show you that Slifers aren't as bad...You see, I'm a Slifer but I'm one of the best duelist in Duel Academy."

"Then why aren't you Dueling Erin?" Joey asked.

"Dr. Crowler's doing" Alexis answered "Plus Chancellor Shepard stated that it was probably wise that an Obelisk Blue duels Erin so she feels not cheated out. I'm her first opponent but that doesn't mean Jaden may get his chance to Duel Erin."

Jaden smiled at Erin "You must be Erin."

"I am" Erin told him smiling already liking Jaden's tone, here was a boy that was a Slifer but he didn't let his dorm position bother him, the boy was all full of life and she could tell he was always looking for a good Duel "I'm Erin Syaoran."

Jaden extended his hand towards her "Pleasure to meet you! I can already tell already that you and Alexis are going to have one sweet Duel tomorrow. I'm psyched to watch it."

Bastion turned to Phineas and Ferb "And who might you boys be?"

Phienas answered "I'm Phineas" then he introduced his brother "And this is my brother Ferb."

Bastion blinked "You two are THE Phineas and Ferb?"

"Why, yes" Phineas answered in his matter of fact tone "Yes, we are."

"Why the question?" Jaden asked Bastion.

Bastion answered "I've heard of these two boy's incredible minds, in the Tri-State Area where they are from, they were the best Tag Team Duelist in that area...Plus they can build literally anything even a real working roller coaster in their backyard."

"I can vouch for that" Erin admitted sweat dropping.

"Erin didn't ride it" Phineas admitted "She's scared of heights."

"Good thing she didn't look out the window of the helicopter we took to get here" Ferb admitted.

"Let's continue the tour then" Alexis told the four.

Alexis would continue to give the group of four a tour of Duel Academy. There they saw the classrooms where the teachers taught classes. They found the store where they could buy cards but the store was closed as it was late at night. Then finally Alexis shows them where the Duel Arena was held in. Joey took one look at the Duel field and whistled "That's one big field."

Erin looked around seeing lots of stands and hid a silent gulp as Alexis spoke "Erin, our Duel tomorrow is going to be a special one. All the students at Duel Academy will be in those stands watching the Duel."

"Great..." Erin muttered "No pressure."

Phineas turned to her "You don't suffer from stage fright do you? I mean you Dueled me and my brother successfully in front of a crowded stadium."

"I don't suffer from stage fright!" Erin answered "Not normally...In this case I am a little nervous in Dueling in front of a big crowd and that's the big difference here."

Bastion agreed "There are probably thousands of students here at Duel Academy maybe more than that. It can get nerve racking when all eyes are watching the Duel."

Jaden pats Erin on her shoulder "Hey don't worry about how much eyes will be on you Erin. Just focus your mind on Dueling Alexis tomorrow morning and you'll be able to ignore the feeling of being watched."

Alexis agreed with Jaden "He's right Erin! As long as you focus on Dueling someone with your heart's desire and content, you'll be able to overcome thousands of eyes on you."

Erin smiled at their kind words of encouragement.

"Besides" Alexis adds on "Once you've Dueled once in front of perhaps thousands of eyes watching you, you'll get used to it. Right Jaden?"

"You bet!" Jaden said

Alexis looks at her watch "We should probably get going before campus security catches us in here and head to the dorms for the night."

"Right" Phineas admitted.

Joey sighed as the group departed for the dorms walking alongside Jaden back to Slifer Red muttering "One of these days, Kaiba's gonna get it from me. I can't seem to dodge him no matter where I go. Oh I'll never let this down."

Jaden chuckles at Joey's words "Hey, Slifer Red isn't so bad Joey. Sure it may look run down but it's a nice dorm. I'm not bothered by it."

"How do you stay cool being in Slifer Red knowing it's meant to say you suck?" Joey asked him.

Jaden answered "By being able to beat the best. I've dueled quite a good amount of Obelisk Blues and beaten them, I've even Dueled plenty of Ra Yellows and beaten them."

Joey decided to try to take Jaden's advice but still was upset no insulted that he was temporarily in Slifer Red thinking THIS'LL BE THE LAST TIME KAIBA MAKES A MOCKERY OUT OF ME! EVEN IF IT'S UNWILLINGLY.

Inside the Chancellor's office Pegasus had told the two Chancellors on why he decided Erin was to stay here for a week. Dr. Crowler was in disbelief that there was other types of cards out there. These cards unlike most Duel Monster Cards could inflict massive damage to the world if in the wrong hands. Chancellor Sheppard now saw Pegasus's view point, after all he had lead Jaden, Alexis, Bastion, Zane, Chazz, Dr. Crowler and Professor William Banner against the Shadow Riders and foiled their plans to recover the Sacred Beasts which also had the same effect as the Sakura Cards did. Chancellor Shepard then spoke "So this MFWD is after your student you say?"

Pegasus nods "Correct, but not only after her, but her mother whom wields all 53 Sakura Cards. Recently Sakura, Erin's mother successfully trained Erin to be able to use the Sakura Cards and gave two to her daughter just in case she may need to use them. A big reason why I'm doing this is to improve her Dueling skills as a Duelist as she'll need every hard core duel she can get to prepare to take on MFWD. No telling when one of them will try to strike her."

"Right" Sheppard agreed in a serious tone "It's for the best that Erin does stay here for a week starting tomorrow as a visitor. Luckily she has her friends here."

"You have a second reason?" Crowler asked Pegasus.

Pegasus answered "I do, Dr. Crowler, with her being here, I hope to try to protect her. MFWD hopefully won't dare to attack Duel Academy and may not even think she's here."

"So you're not only doing this to improve her Dueling Skills but to also protect her" Chancellor Shepard said he then agreed with Pegasus "I assure you Mr. Pegasus that protecting Erin a high priory for my security staff. We'll make sure no harm comes to Erin."

"Where will you be going tomorrow after the Duel?" Crowler asked.

Pegasus answered "To see what I can do to find MFWD in the Suicide Forest by any means even if it means buying drones from Seto Kaiba, I myself don't plan to go into that forest but will do what I can to locate that base."

"Mind if I take over Erin's lessons temporarily while you are away?" Dr. Crowler asked.

"It would be for the best" Chancellor Sheppard agreed "But Crowler you have to realize she is nine years old and your way of teaching maybe brutal for a girl her age."

"Nonsense!" Crowler told Shepard "She'll need all the teaching she can get brutal or not. Erin holds two Sakura Cards does she not?"

"Correct" Sheppard admitted.

"Then it would be best that while Pegasus is away, brutal or not that I shall take a temporarily personal teaching assignment to her. That is if Mr. Pegasus allows it."

Pegasus thinks on this compared to him, Dr. Crowler was a joke and Pegasus was thinking that Erin could beat Dr. Crowler in a Duel. Still Dr. Crowler had a PHD in Dueling. It was better that Erin did continue to take lessons from someone while visiting. Finally Pegasus sighs "It's fine by me Dr. Crowler, but only if Erin wishes to be taught by you. She's been offered to be taught by Mai Vallentine and she absolutely refused by defeating Mai in a Duel. That's what makes Erin-Girl special, she sort of stubborn on who teaches her."

"I'll keep her stubbornness in mind then when offering to teach her privately" Dr. Crowler said.

"Good then" Pegasus said.

He walks to the windows looking out downwards towards Erin whom was following Alexis to the girls only Obelisk Blue Dorm thinking Erin, you'll improve greatly tomorrow. No matter what win or lose against Alexis, you'll make me proud knowing you went up against a hard opponent.

End of chapter. Sigh, I wanted to get down to the Duel between Erin and Alexis but sadly ran out of my Word limits, you see I try to make my chapters a minimum of 5000 words now I can go over that but I usually don't do that much. Besides it was nice to have a filler type chapter anyway of them arriving and I actually got a kick out of Joey being in Slifer Red. Sounds about right if you ask me. Plus anyway next chapter is going to be a FULL OUT DUEL with NO Part 1 or Part 2! Anyway next chapter is Chapter 10: Dueling Alexis: Saturday Morning has arrived and it's time for Alexis and Erin to Duel. Who will claim the victory?