Quillion9000:With this chapter we mark the end of another mini arc. It'll be time to tackle Gx's first major arc.
Zack: Not entirely, you got that stuff with the grave keepers to go over.
Quillion9000: Depending on how you look at it really. I mean, we all know who takes them there and for what reason. Anyways, let's not keep the people waiting. Hit that disclaimer Zack.
Zack: Yep. Quillion9000 and Unknown entity328 do not own Naruto or Yugioh Gx. They only own their original characters and any plot points they may come up with.
Coauthor:Unknown entity328
With Team North Academy
Chazz walked off the stage feeling a mixed bag of emotions. He was ecstatic and relieved after defeating Jaden, but he also felt great unease and confusion as Zack's words played in his mind. Ultimately, he didn't feel as great as he'd hoped.
Before Jesse could congratulate him, Chazz sad, "I'm going to rest at the wall. Call me up when it's my time to defeat Zack."
Jesse smiled. "Go on ahead pal. You earned it."
Chazz walked back and sat against the wall closing his eyes.
Jesse turned to Mist. "Are you ready?"
Mist nodded. "Yes. I've been waiting for a rematch with him for a long time."
She walked onto the stage.
With Team Central Academy
Jaden ran down and came to stand before Zack looking genuinely determined. "Zack, you have to give me another shot at Chazz. You heard him, they're going to be sending him in after your duel with Mist."
Zack saw the fire in Jaden's eyes. Sure, the guy loved dueling, but this was different.
"Jaden why is this so important to you?" Alexis questioned.
Jaden turned to her. "Because I want to show Chazz what I was once shown. What Koyo Hibiki taught me. Dueling isn't about winning or losing. It's about having fun and giving your all,"
Alexis looked at Zack. "If that's the case, then I wouldn't mind if you sent him in instead of me."
Zack crossed his arms and contemplated his next move until he noticed Mist climbing onto the stage. "Jaden, I want you to make sure your deck is prepared. If I beat Mist, then your going in. If I lose, then Alexis is going in." He looked at his best friend. "I have faith in your skills, but it would be foolish to deny facts. Duel Academy is counting on us here."
Jaden nodded. "I understand." He walked off. "I'll be back before my match with Chazz."
Jaden took off.
"Where's he going?" Alexis asked confused.
Zack turned to the stage. "He's going to work on his deck where no one can see him. Just in case. Either way, I'll do my best to get Duel Academy a win while he's gone."
"You're not sure you can win?" Alexis questioned.
"Depends on the Shinobi deck I face Alexis. A Konoha V1 isn't the top of the chain, but dueling is about more than the cards you use." Zack smiled at her. "Ultimately, Jaden is right. A duel amounts to how much fun you have. No matter which deck I face or the outcome, I'll have a blast."
Stage
Zack came to stand across from Mist. "So, you use a Shinobi deck? That's cool." He chuckled. "She's also not a mercenary hired to duel me, so that's even better."
The girl stared at Zack. "You don't remember me?"
"Please do not let this be another Blair situation." He lightly scratched his face nervously. "Not really."
Mist nodded. "I suppose it is only natural given the fact you've' dueled plenty of bullies before coming here, and I wasn't always a Shinobi deck user." She bowed to him. "I just want to say, thank you for teaching me the error of my ways."
Zack's eyes opened wide. "Oh, you're that leader I met a few years back. Man, your hair used to be long and messy." He looked off into space. "Also, you've calmed down quite a bit. I remember you being quite wild and loud.
No wonder I didn't recognize you. Heck, if you hadn't bowed, I never would have gotten it." He brought out his duel disk. "This duel may be more fun than I anticipated. The fact that I'm dueling another Shinobi user is just a bonus now."
She gave a small smile as she brought out her duel disk. "I'm glad you remember me, but don't think I'll throw the match because of what you've done for me."
Zack smiled. "I wouldn't have it any other way."
"Duel!"
(Zack 4000/Mist 4000)
With Gerard
"Two Shinobi users going at it? This rarely happens! I'll have to be sure to get everything down with a greater attention to detail. Especially because Zack's involved in." Gerard thought as he focused on the duel.
With Sheppard and Foster
"Zack Henderson… the boy has an impressive amount of fame for someone so young. Nothing worldwide, but he's generally hailed as a hero in the opinion of Domino City." Foster commented.
"Leave it to you to study everything you could on the students of my team." Sheppard nodded. "I will say that he is more than what you've read. This duel will not be easy for your student."
Foster chuckled. "Don't count Mist out Sheppard. Before Chazz came, she was our top student with Jesse close behind her. Just one win separating the two from being tied."
With Zane and the Others
"Does anyone know anything about that North Academy student." Syrus asked.
Zane remained quiet.
Bastion spoke up. "I may not know her, but I do know this. Shinobi decks are varied depending on the village they fall into. Depending on which deck she has, Zack could be at a huge disadvantage. It could also be a rather quick as well."
Stage
"I'll start by playing Haku(1800/1800)." A young man with long black hair and a green kimono appeared. "I'll then set two cards and end my turn." Mist declared.
"Kirigakure… definitely one of the worse match ups for my Konoha V1 deck, but I do have cards that can help me combat those high ATK points. I'll just need to play this smart." Zack drew and smiled. "I'm starting things off with my Konoha field spell." The old village with walls made of wood appeared around them.
"This card makes it, so my Shinobi gain 300 ATK. It's second effect allows me to bring out a level four or lower Shinobi if one of my Shinobi are destroyed. I now summon Sasuke(1800/1200 with Konoha)." The boy with raven black hair and blue shirt appeared. "I'll have him attack Haku destroying them both."
"When Haku is destroyed, I'm allowed to summon a Zabuza(2500/1800) from my deck, grave, or hand." Mist declared.
A man with short, spikey black hair, no shirt, and mist colored camouflage pants appeared.
"My field spell activates allowing me to summon Tenten (1700/1200 with Konoha)." The girl with brown buns in her hair and a pink top appeared.
"I activate my Taijutsu destroying your Tenten." Mist countered.
Zack smiled. "You know, my deck has changed a little since we last fought. For instance, I tend to run more copies of a few Shinobi. I'll use the effect of Konoha to bring out my second Tenten(1700/1200 With Konoha). Now I activate her effect to add an equip from my deck to my hand. I'll then throw down a couple of face downs myself and end my turn."
Mist drew. "Alright, I activate Polymerization to fuse the Meizu and Gozu in my hand to fusion summon Mizukage-Mei(2500/1500 Mei's effect." A woman in a blue dress with crimson red hair appeared. "Her effect grants every Shinobi on my side an extra 500 ATK points."
"I'll then activate the field spell Seven Swordsman Training Grounds." The city vanished and was replaced by an open field surrounded by mist and blades were imbedded in the ground. "Now Zabuza(3500/1800 Mei+Field Spell) and Mei(3000/1500 Mei+Field Spell) gain another 500 ATK. As a bonus, your monsters also gain 500 ATK."
Tenten(1900/1200 Field Spell).
"I activate my trap Ninjutsu." Zack began.
Mist held out her hand. "I activate Genjutsu to negate and destroy your trap."
"Sorry, but I can't lose this card. I activate my Genjutsu to cancel out your Genjutsu. I then pay the 500 life points, so I can summon a Shinobi monster from my hand (Zack 3500/Mist 4000).
I choose Shino(2000/1500 Field Spell)." Zack declared.
A boy with a gray hooded coat and sunglasses appeared next to Tenten.
"You'll live, but your life points are still about to take a huge hit. Mei destroy Tenten and Zabuza destroy Shino (Zack 900/Mist 4000)." Mist declared. "I end my turn."
With Zane and the Others
"Things aren't looking good for Zack." Syrus stated worriedly.
No one disagreed with him
Stage
Zack drew. "I activate Pot of Greed to add another two cards to my hand." He smiled. "This exactly what I needed to finish up this combo. I summon Kiba(1900/900 Field Spell)." The boy with wild features, short brown hair, and furry, gray hoodie appeared. "Now I can bring an Akamaru(800/800) from deck to my field."
The small, white dog appeared next to Kiba. "With them on the field, I can activate Fang over Fang. Now I get to destroy one card on your side of the field. I'm choosing Seven Swordsman Training Grounds."
Zabuza(3000/1800 Mei) and Mizukage-Mei(2500/1500 Mei). "I then activate my Ninjutsu (Zack 400/Mist 4000). This will allow me to tribute both Kiba and Akamaru to bring out Asuma(2500/2000)." The man with a beard and green vest appeared.
"Thanks to Tenten's effect, I was able to add Will of Fire to my hand. I equip it to Asuma(3500/2500). Now I'll have him destroy Mizukage-Mei (Zack 400/Mist 3000)." Zabuza(2500/1800) With that, I'll end my turn."
Mist drew. "I activate the equip spell Samehada on Zabuza(3500/1800)." The blade wrapped in bandages appeared in Zabuza's hands. "I end my turn."
Zack drew. "I summon Naruto(1000/1000) in attack mode." A boy with spiky blond hair and orange and blue jumpsuit appeared. "His effect grants me two Shadow Clone Token(0/0) that I'm placing on the field in defense position. "I'll now have Asuma attack Zabuza resulting in their destruction. "Now your wide open for an attack from Naruto (Zack 400/Mist 2000)."
Mist drew. "I end my turn."
Zack drew. "I sacrifice Naruto to summon Iruka(2000/1700)." A man with a scar over his nose, brawn hair in a pony, tail and green vest appeared. "I'll have him attack you directly (Zack 400/Mist 0).
Duel Academy cheered once more as Zack secured their second win. North Academy was silent.
Zack walked up to Mist and held out his hand. "I will say, that deck suits you a lot better than the Beast deck you used to run. I hope we can duel again in the future."
Mist had a small smile as she took the offered hand and shook on it. "Sure thing. You're an even better duelist then you were back then."
They let go and Zack put his arms behind his head. "You really think I'm better than I was?"
Mist turned from him. "Oh yes, and that's saying something since you were able to beat me."
She walked back to her team, so Zack chuckled and did the same.
With Zane and the Others
Chumley was on his feet. "Way to go Zac! That was a lischus comeback!"
Syrus smiled. "That was amazing!"
Bastion nodded. "Quite."
With Gerard
"That's the way duel kid!" Gerard shouted.
With Team North Academy
Jesse smiled. "That was a great match Mist. I can certainly see what you were talking about with him. That guy is on a whole other level."
Mist nodded. "Yes, and his skills have only gotten better."
Jesse turned to see Chazz walking towards the stage. "Hey, Chazz you're up."
Chazz walked by them and simply said. "I'll get all the wins we need."
With Central Academy
"That was an impressive comeback." Alexis stated.
Zack chuckled. "I agree. That's one of the harder decks for a V1 to go up against. Now we need to get our second win, and Chazz is already climbing onto the stage." He looked behind her. "Jaden hasn't come back yet?"
Alexis was about to speak until Jaden sprinted into the arena. "I'm here!" He ran over to them. "You won and I'm not too late, right?"
Zack said, "Yes, and no respectively." He held out his fist. "You're up Jaden. Go get us that third win and show Chazz how much fun dueling can be."
Jaden smiled and bumped the fist. "You got it." He held up his duel disk. "This deck, the combination of Koyo and myself, will show Chazz what dueling is all about."
Alexis nodded. "Go for it Jaden."
Jaden climbed onto the stage.
With Zane and the Other's
"Zack choose Jaden?" Syrus questioned. "He already lost to Chazz."
"It's not as absurd as you make it sound Syrus. Jaden did leave the arena, so it's plausible he's made some changes." Bastion stated.
Chumley decided to chime in. "Plus, Jaden is an awesome duelist. He'll be prepared this time to take on those Armed Dragons even if he didn't change his deck."
Zane said. "I do not see Zack putting Jaden up against Chazz unless he has a good reason to do so. I suggest we pay close attention."
With Gerard
"The hero duelist gets another shot, huh? Well, he did leave, so it's likely he went and amped up his deck. Something tells me that this duel won't be like the last." Gerard thought.
With Foster and Sheppard
"So, your captain is going to let the Yuki boy have a shot at winning this?" Foster questioned with a smirk.
Sheppard smiled. "For some reason, I don't think that's his intention in doing this."
With Kaiba
Kaiba had been watching every duel while staying near the camera men. He was amused that the older Princeton brothers were starting to get nervous. After all, Chazz was a member of North Academy's team, and the fact that they were losing likely made them nervous.
He turned back to the duel and observed the two opponents from before coming to stand across from each other. "Yep, that Chazz kid is just like I was, and what he needs now is to lose."
Stage
"Get off the stage Slacker and bring the Disgrace up here. He's the one I want to duel." Chazz stated firmly.
Jaden smiled. "I will if you manage to beat me now. I'm even using new cards that my mentor gave me. Come on, we'll have some fun."
Chazz activated his duel disk. "Let's just get this out of the way."
Jaden laughed as he activated his. "Lighten up Chazz. We may be rivals, but that doesn't mean we can't also be friends."
"Like I would ever be friends with you." Chazz commented.
"Duel!"
(Jaden 4000/Chazz 4000)
"Alright Koyo, these cards are finally going to be used." Jaden looked at his hand. "Alright, I get to go first. I'll start with Elemental Hero Stratos(1800/300)." A blue hero with wings that had spinning fans in them appeared. "He has two effects, that activate when he's summoned, but the one you should care about is the ability to add a hero from my deck to my hand.
I'll then activate Polymerization to fuse the Elemental Hero Stratos on the field with Elemental Hero Ocean in my hand allowing me to fusion summon Elemental Hero Absolute Zero(2500/2000." A hero decked out in white armor and with a white cape appeared. "I'll finish this turn by throwing down a face down."
Chazz drew and Ojama yellow appeared at his side. "Wow boss, that's a powerful monster. What are you going to do to defeat it?"
"You show up at the most random and annoying times you yellow freak! Just get out of here!" Chazz angrily exclaimed.
Ojama Yellow was dejected as he went back to Chazz's deck. "Oh, sure thing boss. I'm sorry."
"Chazz, was that your new friend?" Jaden inquired.
Chazz said, "Just ignore that. It's my turn and I'm activating Pot of Greed to draw two more cards. Next, I'll activate Graceful Charity. now I draw three cards and dispose of two. I now activate Double Summon allowing me to make two summons this turn.
First I'm bringing out Armed Dragon LV 3(1200/900)." The small, orange dragon appeared on the field." Next, I summon Y-Dragon Head(1500/1600)." A red, metal machine dragon appeared next to Armed Dragon. I then activate Quick Summon.
With this, I get to make one more summon. I tribute both these dragons to bring out a new dragon. Say hello to Light and Darkness Dragon(2800/2400)." A half white and half black dragon appeared on the field. "Now, wipe his monster off the field (Jaden 3700/Chazz 4000)."
"You just activated my hero's ability. Since he left the field, I get to destroy all monsters you control." Jaden declared.
Chazz smirked. "Not happening. My dragon can negate that effect at the cost of 500 ATK and DEF. With that, I'll end my turn."
Jaden laughed as he drew. "Wow, Chazz that is an awesome monster, but don't count me out just yet. I summon Thunder King Rai-Oh(1900/800). I then activate my trap Call of the Haunted."
"I activate my dragon's ability negating your trap." Chazz declared.
"Yeah, but now your dragon has less attack points then my Rai-Oh, so I'll have him wipe out your dragon (Jaden 3700/Chazz 3900)." Jaden declared.
Chazz smirked. "You may have destroyed my dragon, but he has another effect. When he's destroyed, I can special summon a monster from my grave to the field."
Jaden smiled. "Not happening because I can tribute Thunder King Rai-Oh negating that special summon."
"Now you're defenseless." Chazz retorted.
'You may think that Chazz, but I have Miracle Summon. With this, I can use cards in my grave to fusion summon so long as the materials are banished. "I'm using Stratos and Ocean to fusion summon Great Tornado(2800/2200). I'll end my turn there."
With Team Central Academy
"Wow, Jaden has really stepped up his deck." Alexis commented.
Zack nodded. "Yeah and he performed a great string of plays having back up moves in place to counter Chazz's actions. Simply amazing."
Stage
Chazz drew. "I activate Monster Reborn bringing my Armed Dragon LV 3(1200/900) back to the field. Next, I'll activate Level Up bringing my dragon to its next stage. I summon Armed Dragon LV 5(2400/1700) from my deck."
The dragon turned red and became medium sized. "I then set two cards and end my turn. Your move slacker." Jaden drew and Chazz smirked. "Of course, just because it's your turn doesn't mean I'm out of plays. I activate Ring of Destruction to destroy Stratos."
Jaden was shocked as the ring appeared around his monster's deck. "You'll take the same amount of damage as me!"
"That won't happen because my other face down is Ring of Defense. With this in play, you're the only one taking any damage (Jaden 900/Chazz 3900). Your field is cleared Slacker." Chazz declared.
"I'll use E-Emergency Call. This card lets me bring an elemental hero from my deck to my hand. Next, I'll use Pot of Greed to add another two cards to my hand. I'll follow that up by playing Elemental Hero Bubbleman(800/1200) in defense mode."
A hero in blue armor appeared. "Since he's the only card on my field, I get to draw another two cards." He smiled. "Just what I was hoping for. I activate Polymerization to fuse Avian and Burstinatrix to fusion summon Elemental Hero Flame Wingman(2100/1200)."
The green hero with a red dragon hand appeared.
"All that work to summon a monster with fewer attack points than my dragon." Chazz sneered.
Jaden smiled. "You're right, but this spell card will more than make up the difference. I activate H-Heated Heart. Now I can give my wingman 500 more ATK, until the end of the turn, making him strong enough to best you dragon. Destroy it Flame Wingman (Jaden 900/Chazz 3700).
I'm sure you remember my Wingman's ability because now you take Armed Dragon's ATK as damage to your life points (Jaden 900/Chazz 1300). I'm not finishe yet because the last card I hold is De-fusion.
I'm using it to bring Elemental Hero Avian(1000/1000) and Elemental Hero Burstinatrix(1200/800) back to the field in attack mode." The heroine in red and hero in green with two wings appeared. "They'll attack you directly (Jaden 900/Chazz 0)."
"No!" Chazz lamented as he fell to the knees.
North Academy was both shocked and lamenting the fact that they lost once more. Duel Academy, on the other hand, was celebrating.
"That's game Chazz." Jaden declared.
Jagger and Slade approached Chazz and Slade was holding a packet of papers.
"You blew it Chazz." Jagger stated.
Slade tossed the packet in front of Chazz. "From now on, you are no brother of ours, and that makes it official. We prepared those because we figured you'd lose."
Chazz didn't even look at it. "No, just give me one more chance."
"One more chance?" Jagger asked back mockingly. "I think we've given you enough chances."
"The rare cards and the cameras… It was all so you could win. What do you do? You don't use them." Slade added.
Zack sprinted over and came to stand in between them. He held his arms out in front of himself. "I've heard enough! Leave Chazz… Leave my brother alone!"
"You're brother?" Jagger asked.
Chazz looked up at Zack.
Slade looked at him. "Who are you to interfere with family business."
"Family business?" Zack angrily asked. "That's a laugh. You just disowned him. Threw him away. For what? Because he couldn't win. No because you expected him not to win. May I remind you that he won the first duel for his academy."
Jagger said. "It doesn't matter if his Academy doesn't win the event. Plus, he immediately lost to the same person he beat early."
Jaden, now with Bastion, Syrus, Alexis, Chumley, and Zane behind him, said, "Yeah, but he was a tough opponent and gave it his all out there. He reminded me why he's one of my rivals."
"Do all of you have any idea who we are?" Slade asked.
"Your self-absorbed idiots who don't know the first thing about dueling or being a brother. Chazz gave it his all for his school and had a blast doing it. When he dueled Jaden, the second time, he wasn't focusing on you two. He was having fun." Zack firmly stated. "Either way, I won't stand back and let you put my brother down."
"Listen kid, we're already in a bad enough mood as it is, so we'll make this simple. You either get out of our way or we will crush you." Slade stated.
Zack clenched his fist, but before he could punch him, Seto Kaiba intervened from the stands. "I wouldn't do that if I were you." They turned to him. "You see, you may have been able to turn the broadcast off after the duels, but I paid them a little more to keep recording.
Every word you've just said has been captured. You see, this my territory, and I will not have you taking any action against any student of mine. If you lay a single finger on either of them, then I will ensure your entire conversation is sent out to the world. Now get out of my school!"
The elder Princeton's knew they were beat, so they walked out of the arena without a glance back or another word.
Zack turned to Chazz and offered him a hand. "So, I know you don't have the greatest track record with brothers, but I would still like to be yours if that's okay. I mean, I think you kind of need a place to stay, during summer, anyways all things considered."
Chazz looked from the hand to the Duel Academy student body and back North Academy's student body before returning to the offered hand. He then reached out and grasped it.
Zack smiled and brought Chazz up.
He then let go and put his fist in the air. "What does everyone in the stands think, huh? You don't see Chazz as a failure, right? What's the cheer?'
This caused everyone, Duel Academy and North Academy alike, to erupt into a resounding. "Chazz it up! Chazz it up! Chazz it up!"
Zack patted Chazz on the back as the audience cheered for him.
Gerard approached Zack, "Kid, mind if I get a few quotes from you and your team. You did win after all."
"I'm fine with giving a few quotes. What about you guys?" Zack asked his team.
Jaden smiled. "Yes."
Alexis nodded. "I see no problems with this."
Harbor, Evening…
Teams North Academy and Central Academy stood across from each other with their chancellors off to the side.
"It's been someday. Jesse and Mist, I think I speak for my team when I say it was a pleasure meeting you and/or reconnecting with you. Chazz, don't forget to write. I want to keep up with everything that happens with you." Zack stated.
Chazz shook his head. "Zack, I'm not going back."
All the North Academy students, except for Jesse who smiled, were shocked.
Chazz looked back at them. "Look guys, I don't belong with you."
The previous Czar asked. "Then where do you belong?"
"Right here. Duel Academy was always my home and it's where my family is now." Chazz stated. "That is, if you'll have me back Chancellor Sheppard."
"You were one of our best duelists." Sheppard smiled. "How could I say no?"
Jesse patted him on the back. "We understand pal. Just write us from time to time. We may not have known each other for long, but I consider you a good friend."
Chazz said, "If I have the time, I suppose I can write."
"Guess we'll be going. Chazz, keep the Armed Dragon cards as a gift for dueling on our behalf." Foster stated.
Chazz nodded.
Before he could leave, Kaiba came onto the stage with a microphone. "Before we get to the usual prize, I would like to ask that Team Central Academy comes up to the stage to receive their prize for winning the School Duel."
Zack lead Jaden and Alexis onto the stage. "These three fought hard for your Academy in a historic event and will each be allowed to ask one favor, within reason, from me personally." The crowd whispered amongst themselves with some people jealous of them. "Who's first?"
Jaden shot his hand in the air and Kaiba passed him the mic. "I want to duel you."
Kaiba took back the mic and took out a gold colored piece of paper. "We'll duel this summer on July 1st at Domino City's Kaiba Land."
He signed the paper himself and handed it to Jaden causing him to jump into the air. "Alright!"
Kaiba passed the microphone to Zack. "I've thought about this quite a bit and the only favor that makes sense is to have the Slifer Dorm renovated. At this point, the dorm is a toolshed with barely enough space for three roommates to live comfortably.
I'm no fool though. I am aware it can't be anything fancy, but I want the dorms to be made suitable. To allow Slifer students the chance to succeed. Ensure they have a chance of rising in the ranks. I'd like it to be located where it is now."
Zack passed the microphone to Kaiba. "I'll hire the best builder's money can buy, and they'll arrive next week to expand the dorm."
The Slifers cheered while most of the Obelisks and a few Ras glared at him, but that wasn't anything particularly new. Heck, he already dueled most of them on a regular basis. If anything, this may just get a few more interesting duels from the people who didn't care if left their dorm.
Kaiba passed the microphone to Alexis. "I've put some thought into this, and I have no use for a favor. That's why, I want to give Zack my favor. In other words, my favor is to give Zack another favor."
She passed the microphone to Zack, and he looked from her to Kaiba who stared at him expectantly.
Zack said, "Can I get that favor in writing and get back to you on it."
Kaiba took out another piece of paper and wrote. 'This entitles Zack Henderson to one favor from Seto Kaiba.'
For good measure, he signed his name at the bottom before passing it to Zack. The Obelisk-Slifer looked at it before tucking it away and passing the mike back to Kaiba.
"Now Crowler will come up and give the usual prize." Kaiba stated before he and Team Central Academy left the stage.
"May I have your attention please." Crowler stated as he took Kaiba's place. "I give you the most beautiful woman on the island Ms. Duel Academy!"
The male students pushed forward to get a good look at her.
"Sounds hot." Jaden commented.
Zack was one of the few guy that was pushed to the front without wanting to be there. "Seriously, does this really require you guys pushing forward like this?"
"Here she is." Crowler stated.
Ms. Dorthey appeared in a peach dress with red lipstick disappointing all the boys.
"Will the winning Chancellor please approach the stage." Crowler declared.
Sheppard strode onto the stage to receive a kiss on the cheek.
Zack chuckled. "Okay, I'm glad Kaiba was here. I would feel as disappointed as them if this is what we were dueling for."
Foster cried and ran to his sub.
Some Time Later…
Duel Academy watched as North Academy departed.
They chanted once more for Chazz. "Chazz it up!"
Chazz watched them go and Sheppard said, "There is one last thing Chazz."
"What's that?" Chazz asked.
Banner stepped forward. "Since you dropped out of Duel Academy, and are now coming back, you are technically a new student; therefore, you must start at Slifer Red."
"I have to start at Slifer!" Chazz hung his head.
Zack patted him on the back. "Look on the bright side, it'll give us a better chance to get to know one another brother."
Dark Green Demon: ok that was something intense, at least sentimentally, with Zack's talk to Chazz. It was good that Jaden lost, he does not feel good if he always wins. As for Vector/Cero, I was referring to who he really is, what is his past and how does he relate to Zack and his sister?
Quillion9000: As you can see, Jaden's loss does still mean something. it was the catalyst for Jaden to add his mentor's, Koyo Hibiki's, cards with his cards. Creating a new deck of heroes. Vector/Cero's relation to them will come in due time.
Savoxgut:Interesting conversation from Zack to Chazz, good duels, that Jaden does not always win realism.
Quillion9000:Even if Jaden won the second duel, it does not discredit the fact that Chazz legitimately won a duel against his rival. Kaiba won, but that was through less than honorable means. If you really think about it, no rival beat the protagonist until Jack in 5D's.