I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. Only Brad and Chad are mine. The gang are attending an exclusive school, but it functions like a regular American high school.

Chapter One- A New School

Syrus smiled as he packed his schoolbag with new binders of fresh paper, new pens and pencils, and new folders. He was ready to attend his new school where his older brother was a junior. He heard footsteps approach his room and he turned to see his brother in the doorway, his blue eyes looking brighter due to his pale skin.

"Now, you're sure about this, Sy?" Zane asked.

"Positive. The idea of attending the school last year scared me and that's why Mom and Dad let me go to the other school. But, now I'm ready to embrace my destiny. I'm kind of hoping to be a vampire like you and our parents."

"I would be proud if you became a vampire as would Mother and Father. However, I would still be proud if you became a werewolf. It would actually work out. I would drink someone's blood and you would devour the body."

Syrus shuddered slightly. "I don't know if I could do that."

"All will be revealed at the Turning Ceremony tomorrow night."

"That's where all the vampires and werewolves come to turn new students, right?"

"Actually, only the Head Vampire and the Alpha Wolf come and we don't interact. I was made Head Vampire last year and I learned that I go through the group and any that have a whiff of vampire receives a bite from me and they instantly turn. Then, I lead the newly turned out of the room and then the Alpha will enter and bite any who smell of wolf.

"Has any student not been bitten?"

Zane shook his head. "All students were born of two vampires or two werewolves. It is the personality of the student that determines his or her destiny. Hmm, you know the previous Alpha graduated, so this year someone will become the new Alpha. I'm sure Principal Sheppard will school him or her in his or her new role."

Syrus turned and hugged Zane. "So, you don't care if I become a vampire or a werewolf?"

"It doesn't matter. You'll still be my little brother. If you become a werewolf, our interaction will be limited to home and public places, however."

"Why?"

"Even though we share the same school and learn the same subjects, we're separated due to prejudice and ancient hostilities even though we have a workable partnership. Only new students can go between the two halves until the ceremony which is always on the first day of school which is scheduled on the full moon. It is only the full moon that allows vampires and werewolves to turn humans, usually the humans of vampires and werewolves."

"And I'm ready to be either one."

Zane smiled, the tips of his fangs exposed. "Then, let's both go to bed. We'll be staying at the school overnight as new students must be informed of what it means to be a vampire or a werewolf."

Syrus nodded as he released Zane and the vampire closed the door as he left. His smile slid off his face. Despite his statement, Syrus would far prefer to be a vampire like the rest of his family. He wasn't sure he would be happy being a werewolf. I really, really want to be a vampire, he thought as he got into bed and fell asleep, knowing it was his last night as a human.

Zane returned to his room deep in thought and they were on Syrus. Syrus had said he was ready to either child of the night, but he didn't hear the sincerity of his words. He knew Syrus desperately wanted to be a vampire. The thing was, Syrus may not be temperamentally suited to being a vampire. A vampire must be in control of his or her emotions most of the time. A lack of emotions is essential when attacking and feeding. A werewolf is more of an emotional being and I understand that that aids them in their own attacking of prey should they choose not to follow us to easy prey. Indeed, I know very little about werewolves due to our seclusion. This seclusion frustrates me but as Head Vampire I must adhere to it and put my curiosity aside.

Syrus looked up at the imposing building and felt his insides shaking. He was nervous and a little scared. He didn't know anybody, save for Zane. I'm not going to run. I'm ready for this. Syrus marched toward the front door, head held high and making eye contact with his fellow human students. He knew he had to report to general orientation to know where places like the cafeteria and the library were as well as receive his schedule for the day. Zane had explained that everyone takes classes like Math and Science, but new students would attend a class for their new status for one year. Will it really take a year to learn to be a vampire? Syrus wondered.

He stepped inside the school and met up with a kind of barrier. In front of him was a front door and behind it were what looked like offices and other rooms, but to the left and right were what looked like classrooms and lockers. He hesitated before going to the right. He felt himself being buffeted around due to his small size. A large muscular boy brushed by him and Syrus felt himself lose his footing and would have hit the floor if a strong arm hadn't caught him and brought him back to standing. "Easy there, bro," said a friendly voice. Syrus looked up to see a boy his age with brown hair and eyes and a grin to match his voice.

"You must be new," the boy said. "Nice to meet ya. I'm Jaden Yuki."

"I am new, but I'm actually a transfer student. I'm Syrus, by the way. Syrus Truesdale."

"Truesdale?" another voice said. "As in Zane Truesdale?" A taller boy with dark brown hair came up behind Jaden. A look of dislike crossed his face as he almost glared at the shorter boy.

"Back off, Atticus," Jaden said in almost a growl. "I like Syrus. He seems cool."

"Uh, do either of you know where I'm supposed to go for orientation?"

"Yeah, I do. I was new last year and I'm heading in that direction, anyway. Principal Sheppard wants to see me," Jaden said as he put an arm around Syrus' back and guided the boy back to the barrier and through the front door.

"Thanks for your help, Jaden," Syrus said as they arrived outside orientation, which was the school's auditorium.

"No problem, Sy. Can I call you Sy?"

"I'd like that."

"Cool. Maybe I'll see you around." Jaden smiled as he headed for Sheppard's office. The new school year seemed to be off to a good start: He made a new friend- at least temporarily. The Turning Ceremony tonight may change that.

"Enter," came Sheppard's voice when Jaden knocked. He entered, approached the desk, and bowed. "You wanted to see me?" he asked.

"Yes, Jaden. As you know our school's Alpha graduated and left a power vacuum. It is necessary to choose a new Alpha who will form a new pack with the werewolves from his or her class and those who come after until he or she graduates. I looked over all possible candidates over the summer and decided on you."

Jaden's mouth dropped and his eyes lit up with joy and shock. "Me? The Alpha?"

"Your personality and leadership qualities were clear and strong once you became comfortable being a werewolf. It will be your responsibility to turn new students who smell of wolf as well as school them of what being a werewolf is like as well as our view about our vampire neighbors."

Jaden straightened up. "Yes, sir. Thank you for choosing me as Alpha. I'll make you proud."

"I know you will, my boy. Now, get to class and good luck at the Ceremony tonight."