I know Yugioh Gx is quiet the old series, but I got the urge to write a story in this era of Yugioh. This was the thought came into my mind: A deck comprised of Shinobi and support through spells and traps linking back to that world. I saw this would not be an easy undertaking by any means considering it's going to be a lot of cards that need to be made. That is why I have a Coauthor named Unknown entity328. Together we're going to do our best to create a good story. So, welcome everyone to this story.
Coauthor:Unknown entity328
Domino City: Apartment, Morning…
In an average apartment with a living room, bathroom, kitchen, and two bedrooms things were rather silent; however, it would not remain as such because a female was entering one of the rooms.
Zack's Bedroom
"Zack." A female voice called out.
Zack rolled over in his sleep but didn't wake up.
"Zack." The voice stated a little louder.
Zack groaned, but still refused to open his eyes.
"Zack Henderson, you get out of bed or I'll throw the breakfast I made for you in the trash." The voice demanded.
Zack bolted up to a sitting position as his eyes snapped open. "You wouldn't do that to me, right Lexi!? You could never deprive your little brother of a good breakfast, right?"
Zack's older sister was five feet even and two years older while Zack himself stood at 6 feet five inches; however, his lanky frame somehow made him seem a few inches taller. The brother-sister pair have blue hair with Lexi's being a little darker.
Zack has forest green irises while Lexi's were dark blue. Zack was currently dressed in blue sweatpants and matching tank top while his sister wore the senior, female version of an Obelisk Blue student's uniform.
"I would have if you hadn't gotten up." Lexi smiled and shook her head. "How you ever manage to get up on time for anything while I'm at Dual Academy is beyond me."
Zack was unamused. "That's not fair. I always get up for the important stuff."
Lexi raised an eyebrow. "Like Dueling?"
Zack returned the raised eye-brow. "Are you saying Dueling isn't important"
"Of course not." Lexi ruffled his hair. "Now get out of bed and get ready for the day."
Zack got up. "I'll be down in five minutes."
Lexi stopped at the doorway. "You better or your breakfast won't be there."
Once she was gone, Zack smiled. He always enjoyed it when his sister came home during her breaks. Considering who their parents are and what they did, it often left Zack alone. Lexi changed. She always made and spent plenty of time with him upon her return.
Sure, Zack could always find a duel, but that was hardly the same as having his sister around. He thought about this while changing into his favorite green, short sleeved shirt, blue jacket, and blue jeans He was now ready to head down to breakfast.
"Zack, breakfast is getting cold!" Lexi yelled up.
Zack chuckled at his sister's impatience. "Hold your horses' sis! I'm coming!"
He left his room and made his way downstairs.
Kitchen
Zack sat before a plate of pancakes, but before he could dig in, his sister handed him a small present. "Hm, what's this for?"
Lexi took her seat. "It's a good luck charm from my deck. I'm hoping it'll do the same for you. Granted, it's not been perfect, but what good luck charm is?"
Zack looked at the present and saw that it was wrapped in shiny, forest green paper. He ripped it away to find a blue box a little bigger than a standard trading card. He opened it to see a familiar card named Kid Naruto. It depicted a small child with spiky blond hair and blue irises.
He wore an orange hoodie with navy blue sleeves and shorts. It was a level one, wind attribute Shinobi/Effect monster with 200 ATK and 300 DEF. Its effect would allow the owner to add a trap from their opponent's grave to their hand if attacked.
"Are you sure it's okay I have this?" Zack asked surprised.
Lexi had started digging into her pancakes which were loaded with syrup and butter. "It's fine little brother. That is now your card and good luck charm. Just don't go losing it and take good care of it, okay?"
"I will." Zack nodded. "Thank you, Lexi."
Lexi had finished eating, but that was only to be expected. She was one of those girls that could eat a lot without gaining much weight, and she took advantage of that fact. Zack chuckled just imagining all those jealous, snobby Obelisk Blue girls looking at her with envy.
Lexi rolled her eyes because she knew exactly what he was thinking. "You know, there are some descent Blue Obelisk students, right?
Zack chuckled. "Yeah, they can't all be bad if you're one of them, but admit it, there are more snobs than descent people."
Lexi stood up and sighed. "Fair." She took her plate to the sink. "Zack want to come with me and participate in a few duels?"
Zack smiled. "As much fun as it would be to watch you thrash some unlucky duelist, I'm going to meet with Duke and Rebecca. They're going to help me with my deck, and there's no way I'm going to pass that up. Especially since I want to pass the practical exam."
Lexi chuckled. "Careful Zack, you do to well and you'll end up in Obelisk."
Zack waved it off. "The rank would be an honor, but I would rather stay in that the Slifer dorm. That Professor Banner you talk about sounds like a decent guy, and the living conditions do have potential to produce great duelist."
Lexi sweat dropped. "I think you've gotten the wrong idea about Doctor Crowler from my stories. Yes, he did and still does kiss up from time to time because of mother, but he's fair when you get to know him."
Zack rolled his eyes. "I'm sure he is."
"Well, I'll get going now." Lexi walked over to the door. "By the way, you don't mind doing the dishes, right?" She immediately left. "Thanks, bye!"
Zack looked at the full sink and sighed. "Seriously, I just did those yesterday? How much does she eat again?"
He set his Kid Naruto card back in its box before taking his now empty plate over and starting the dishes.
Park
Duelist were out and about bringing a smile to Lexi's face. "There's a broad selection of people to choose from. Who should I duel first?"
"Excuse me, Ms. Henderson, correct?" A smooth sounding voice asked from behind her interrupting Lexi's thoughts
She turned around and saw a man with blue hair sectioned in two layers. He had earrings and a pair of ornaments on either side of his forehead. His attire consisted of a white suit with a yellow and black tie.
She got the feeling she'd seen this person before but couldn't quiet place where. "I am. How may I help you sir?"
The man gave a polite smile. "You may have heard of me. My name is Sartorius. I manage a few duelists, but the most notable is Aster Phoenix."
Lexi was shocked. "Oh, that's why I thought I recognized you. What are you doing around here? Isn't Aster currently competing as we speak?"
Sartorius replied, "He is competing in a tournament in the next city over, but there isn't much for me to do during these events. I usually find myself wondering around the nearby cities. Here I come upon you, so I figured I'd seize the chance to speak with you.
You see, I've become quiet interested in your dueling prowess. You are rather skilled, and I find myself interested in taking you on as a client. So how about it, Ms. Henderson? I can make you quiet the name in the pro-leagues."
Lexi was surprised. "Sir, I still have my third year in the academy before I graduate. Not to mention Zane Truesdale is superior to me."
Sartorius smiled politely once more. "Maybe so, but I get the sense that you have more potential than Mr. Truesdale. All you need is proper guidance which I can give. Tell me, what is it that you desire most Ms. Henderson?"
Lexi smiled. "I want to become the next King of Games like most students."
"Come now, there must be more to that dream." Sartorius chuckled. "Don't be shy."
"Well, I want to make my little brother proud. Our mother and father aren't good role models for him. Zack knows this, so I'm all he's got. As such, he tends to put me on the same pedestal as Yugi Moto. That's why I will become someone worthy of that respect." Lexi stated honestly.
Sartorius smiled. "That is a wonderful goal to strive for Ms. Henderson. I can turn you into the duelist you desire to be, but only if you are interested. I will not force you to accept."
"I would be lying if I said I wasn't interested." Lexi stated.
"Splendid." Sartorius stated. "Meet me here tonight at ten, and we shall have a duel. That way I can assess where you are in terms of skill." Sartorius stated before walking away.
Lexi waved after him. "I will sir." Once he was gone, she jumped into the air excitedly. "I never could have imagined something like this happening. I'll have to really impress him. I need to get home and work on my deck!"
She took off running all thoughts of spending the day dueling forgotten.
Henderson Apartment
Zack let out a tired sigh as he finally finished the dishes. "Finally." He then smiled. "Time to head to the Black Clown Game Shop and work on my deck. I'll need to make sure it's perfect, so I can be sure to get into Duel Academy."
He was just about to walk to his room and collect his deck when Lexi burst into the apartment.
She ran up to Zack and gave him a hug. "Zack, you're never going to believe what happened! It's the most amazing thing in the world!"
"Calm down Lexi." Zack chuckled. "You know this is part of the reason people think I'm the older sibling, right?"
Lexi pulled away. "I'm too excited to play around. Zack, Sartorius himself approached me on the streets. He wants to take me on as a client."
"You mean the manager of Aster Phoenix?" Zack asked surprised. "That Sartorius!?" He smiled. "e That's amazing!"
"I know!" Lexi declared. "He wants me at the park tonight to test my skills!"
Zack said, "Looks like your several steps ahead now Lexi, but I'll catch up. Just you wait because I'm going to beat you someday."
Lexi smirked. "Maybe in a million years you'll come close."
Zack smirked back. "My skills are improving every day, and they'll only grow more once I'm in Duel Academy. Now, I'm going to work on my deck."
Zack grabbed the box containing the Kid Naruto card before walking off.
Lexi smiled before walking back to her room, so she could work on her deck for tonight.
Night…
Lexi opened her brother's door and smiled when she saw him sleeping at the desk. His deck was laid out before him. She looked at the deck and noticed how fine-tuned it looked. Zack hadn't wasted his day with Duke and Rebecca.
"I swear, you're such a worrywart." Lexi took her brother and laid him on top of his bed. "Your deck is ready to impress." She then walked to the door, but not before sparing one last look at her brother. "I promise I'll work to become a duelist worthy of your respect."
Lexi took her leave.
Park
A thick fog had enveloped the area, but Lexi was used to this having grown up in Domino City. It wasn't hard to find the park through it. She soon spotted Sartorius, but oddly enough he didn't have a duel disk. He was just standing before a table.
Sartorius smiled when he saw her. "Hello Ms. Henderson. Glad to see the fog did not deter you."
"It'll take more than some fog to make me miss this." Lexi came to stand across from him. "Sir, where is your duel disk?"
"Trust me dear girl when I say that I will not need it." He placed his deck on the table. "We can begin when you are ready."
Lexi shrugged and brought her duel disc out. "Let's duel!"
Apartment: Next Day, Midday…
Zack woke up with a yawn and found himself in his bed. "Lexi must have put me here. I'll probably get an earful. It's not my fault. So, what if I stayed up way late? It's not like… Wait a minute."
He walked to the window finding a bright sunny day, so he checked the clock on his wall just to make sure he was right. "It's noon? Lexi never lets me sleep past nine no matter what." He then noticed that it was silent much like when Lexi was at Duel Academy. "This is odd."
He walked to the kitchen when the door opened. His sister walked in only she was wearing a different outfit. It was still the same design of an Obelisk Blue student, but the colors were white and lavender.
"Lexi what's up with the new duds?" Zack asked.
Lexi calmly replied, "It is the attire I shall wear when entering the dueling circuit."
Zack raised an eye-brow. "Are you okay?"
Lexi simply nodded. "I am fine." She began walking to her room. "I must pack now. Sartorius is waiting for me."
Zack ran to get in her way. "Wait, you're leaving now? I thought you'd at least be able to stay and see my exam before you had to leave."
"Don't be silly dear brother. That is still a week away. The dueling circuit cannot wait." Lexi stated before walking away from him.
"That's not my sister." Zack stared even after her door closed. "What happened to you Lexi?"
Not knowing what to do, Zack made himself a bowl of cereal.
Some Time Later…
Zack finished two whole bowls of cereal and washed the bowl before Lexi stepped out of her room with a single duffle bag.
Zack got in front of her again. "Lexi are you really okay?"
"I am fine." Lexi walking around him to the door and opened it. "Farewell dear brother."
"She looks like Lexi, but she isn't acting like Lexi. What is going on?" He sighed. "Maybe she's tired? No, she's been tired before, yet she's never acted that subdued or calm. I guess it's too late now that she's gone. She didn't even hug me."
Zack clenched his fist before running to his room. He scooped up his duel disk and deck before running out of the apartment.
Outside
Lexi was walking down the sidewalk when she heard Zack calling to her. "Lexi! Wait!"
Lexi turned around. "What do you want dear brother?"
"I want answers." Zack demanded. "What happened to you last night?"
Lexi closed her eyes. "Nothing happened."
Zack clenched his teeth. "That's a lie. Something happened because you're not acting like yourself."
Lexi said, "Nothing happened. I am fine."
"If you won't tell me what happened between you and Sartorius, I only have one option afforded to me. I challenge you to a duel. If I win, you tell me what happened." Zack stated.
"Very well." Lexi stated.
Basketball Court
Zack and Lexi stood across from each other.
"Let's get this over with." Lexi stated as she brought out a white and lavender duel disk.
Zack brought out his standard duel disk. "Let's duel."
(Lexi 4000/Zack 4000)
They each drew five cards. "You can go first dear brother."
"Don't mind if I do." Zack stated. "I'll set one monster in face down defense mode and set two more cards before ending my turn."
"My draw." Lexi drew. "I'll start with Pot of Greed allowing me to draw two more cards." She drew. "I'll then play Tenten(1400/1200) in attack mode." A female with black hair in buns and a pink qipao-style blouse appeared. "I'll then…
"Lexi this isn't your deck." Zack interrupted. "That's the Konoha V1 not the V2 which means we're using the same deck. Where's your real deck and why aren't you using it?"
"Dear brother, the truth is that you are a pathetic duelist." Lexi stated sounding serious. "You are out of my league, and I will prove it by destroying you with an inferior deck."
Zack was shocked. "Lexi why are you saying these things? You've never said such hurtful words to me before."
"Are you going to give up and bring the inevitable outcome sooner?" Lexi inquired.
Zack shook his head. "I will not. I don't know why you're acting like this, but I need to get to the bottom of things."
Lexi sighed. "It is still my turn, so I activate Tenten's effect allowing me to bring the Will of Fire equip spell from my deck to my hand. I'll then equip it to my monster." A statue with a red flame appeared behind Tenten(2400/1700). "I'll have her attack your face down monster."
"I activate Negate Attack." Zack declared. "This trap stops your monster's attack and ends your battle phase."
"I'll place two cards face down." Lexi stated.
Zack drew. "I start by flipping Ino(800/700) to face-up ATK mode." A girl with fair skin, long blond hair in a pony-tail, and purple attire appeared. "I'll then activate her affect allowing me to take control of Tenten until the end of this turn."
Tenten switched sides coming to stand next to Ino. "Next I'll activate my own Will of Fire boosting my Ino(1800/1200).I'll have Ino attack your life points directly."
"I activate my Negate Attack putting a stop to your attack and ending your battle phase." Lexi stated.
"Fine, but you're not getting Tenten back." Zack declared. "I sacrifice her and Ino to summon Asuma(2500/2000)." a tall man, with brown eyes, olive skin, short black spiky hair, and a beard appeared. "I'll then activate Dust Tornado destroying your face down before setting a card."
"I draw." Lexi drew. "I'll start by placing the card I just drew face down. Next, I'll activate Monster Reborn bringing Tenten(1400/1200) back to the field in attack position, but she won't be staying for long.
I activate Polymerization to fuse my Tenten on the field with the Shino in my hand to bring out Shippuden Tenten (2000/1600)." This version of Tenten wore a white outfit and was taller than her previous form.
"I activate my face down Taijutsu." Zack interrupted. "This trap targets Tenten and destroys her."
"I counter with Genjutsu to negate and destroy Taijutsu. I then activate Shippuden Tenten allowing me to add a spell from my grave to my hand. I choose the Will of Fire before equipping it to Shippuden Tenten(3000/2100).
I'll also use my normal summon to bring out Kiba(1400/900)." A young boy with messy brown hair and a grey fur-lined hoodie appeared next to Tenten."Thanks to his effect, I'm allowed to bring out Akamaru(500/400) from my deck to the field.
Due to Kiba being on the field, Akamaru(800/800) gains a boot to his ATK and DEF. With both Kiba and Akamaru on the field, I can activate the quick play spell Fang-over-Fang enabling them to destroy one card you control. I choose Asuma."
"No!" Zack shouted.
"This is over." Lexi held out her hand. "Kiba will attack you directly (Lexi 4000/Zack 2600) followed by Shippuden Tenten who will finish this (Lexi 4000/Zack 0).
The holograms faded as Zack fell to his knees. "I lost." He looked up as his sister who was walking away. "Lexi, what is wrong with you? Please, tell me."
Lexi didn't look back. "I told you dear brother, there is nothing wrong with me. Now give up on your pathetic dream. You'll never be a duelist worth anything in this world. It's better you realize this now and find a new path."
She walked away as Zack slammed his right fist on the ground. "Damn it!"
"Odd, he should have seen the light after losing." Lexi thought confused. "Are you watching master Sartorius?"