Hello, again.

Okay, straight up, sorry if this took longer than normal for me to put up, but even with a solid idea of how the canon episode went, my mind's coming up with a blank for this chapter. Sorry.

Also, for the idea of Yugioh characters such as Yugi, Jaden, and Yusei being a Duel Monsters deck of their own, I don't think it would work. At least without pretty well adding Star Trek or something for the time period you're putting it in. It'd be kind of awkward to find a Duel Monster card of yourself, especially if you just started out playing. (I.e. have the story set LONG after they are ALL dead and gone.)

I don't own Yugioh GX or Fairy Tail.

This isn't WoW, people!

Crowler contemplated what he was going to be saying to the Chancellor and Soul-Lock about the current news he had just gotten as he wondered towards the Chancellor's office.

He had just heard how some of the students in the Obelisk Male Dorm had been challenged at night by some sort of Duel Giant in ante duels. Now, normally he would be all for catching the culprit who was making his Blues look bad, but ever since his 'talk' with Kaiba things have been different with him. He's now taking into consideration the possibility that the Blue Dorm wasn't quite as good as he wanted to believe.

But I can't certain that either side is to blame for this. Thought Crowler. Not to mention what it might do to the school's reputation. The Blue Dorm is still considered the elite after all, and if people find out that most of the more problematic students are in there, then it'll shatter the trust they have in us.

Just then, he heard a bout of laughter just around the bend up ahead, cutting into his thoughts. A few moments later, one of the very two he was trying to figure out how to explain things to came into view, along with Jaden Yuki, Syrus Truesdale, and Chumley Huffington, who were apparently laughing at something she said to them. However, they went silent once they noticed the man.

"Soul-Lock." Crowler greeted as he moved towards them. "I have need of your help."

"And why should I listen to you?" asked Bella, crossing her arms in front of her chest.

"This concerns the school more than me." Crowler told her, then sighed. "Look, I know we don't have the best history together, but believe me when I say that this is a legitimate concern that will cause problems for Duel Academy if found out."

"Let's say I give you the benefit of the doubt." said Bella. "What's the job?"

"A figure called a Duel Giant is going after Obelisk Blue boys in ante duels at night." Crowler explained, leaving nothing out. "Even with the common issue of Obelisk status going to the head, it is still public known as the elite dorm. What I'm wanting is to find a way to keep the whole thing under the table."

"And with the possibility that it actually is a couple of students instead of a simple attacker, there's also the problem of the Duel Giant's MO." added Bella, finding mild interest in what Crowler.

Crowler realized that what Bella said was true as well, making the situation even worse. If a student, or students, were risking their education and potential futures to get back at bullies, then just how far had this Academy fallen? Even he was willing admit to himself that bullies weren't worth that at all.

Bella then looked pointedly at Crowler. "I'll to some of the students to validate your story, and then we'll see if I take this. Got it?"

Crowler nodded, not wanting to drive her off from helping. With that done, the man went on his way, while Bella and the boys went on theirs.

The four eventually arrived at a duel arena, where a duel between an Obelisk with a couple other Obelisks behind him and a Ra was happening.

"Who are these fuckers?" asked Bella.

"While I do not know the Obelisks, I do recognize the Ras down there." said Jaden. "The one dueling is Brier while the bigger one sitting near him is Beauregard. The pair have decent potential, but unfortunately Beauregard's size is usually found as either intimidating or representative of a lack of intelligence while Brier has trouble dueling in front of an audience. In other words, stage fright."

Bella could see what Jaden was talking about with the two boys. Brier was anxious, and the Obelisks were exploiting it to secure a win. And she was willing to admit that Beauregard was rather big, but it didn't matter to her. If they fought, she was willing to kick his ass. It would just take a little longer than normal in comparison. But she found it rather stupid to believe that a size like his automatically made him dumb.

But it isn't enough to be sure if they truly are connected to the Duel Giant, even with the bullying going on. She thought to herself as Brier was tricked into a loss and the two Ras left. "We need to keep an eye on those two."

Jaden raised an eyebrow. "You don't think they might have a connection to the Duel Giant, do you?"

"Too soon to say." Bella told him. "But they do have motive, not to mention that you could argue that the big guy is a giant."

Jaden and the two Slifers understood what Bella was meaning in regards to Beauregard, but they still didn't quite understand where Brier came into it exactly. But as Bella said to, Jaden would at least keep an eye out.

However, a few minutes later they found the same group of Ras and Obelisks in one of the hallways. Only this time, the Obelisk were bullying the two into moving to the side and waiting until Crowler showed up behind them.

"And just why do you assholes need the full hallway?" she asked, keeping their attention on her.

The leader of the three sneered. "That doesn't concern you, bitch."

"But what about me?" Crowler asked, catching the three off guard with his 'sudden' appearance. However, despite his surprise at what Bella did, he was even more so surprised with the feeling of fun he gained when he went along with it. But he would have to figure it out later. "Even if it's been a while since Kaiba was last here, that doesn't mean we can revert to lax standards. We wouldn't want to be the reason why Duel Academy was ultimately shut down or something, now would we?"

That question, plus who it came from, got the three boys in blue to pale, turn quiet, and silently shuffle along with Crowler not far behind them. All of this baffled the two Ras that they were bullying, while Syrus and Chumley were more confused. They still didn't quite know just how to take the fact that Crowler was actually acting like a half-decent teacher nowadays.

Bella, on the other hand, just stuck to chuckling out, "Never gets old doing that."

Brier and Beauregard took a bit before continuing on their path, which quickly split from Bella and her group's path. However, Bella was still going to keep an eye on them that night, just in case they decide on dealing with things themselves instead of letting it go with what just happened.

XXXXX

While she might've been able to get one of the Exceeds to do it, or Mavis, Bella was the one that was waiting outside of the Ra Yellow Dorm in case Brier or Beauregard went out. And while he couldn't do all that much, Jaden was ready as well in case he was needed.

Although it's starting to look like it'll either be around midnight or not happening. She thought to herself. Thankfully, it's Friday night.

Even with her capabilities and history, she still wasn't one for late nights if she could truly help it. Made it harder to take care of things in the daytime. Overall, she just wasn't much of a night owl.

Thankfully, it wasn't all that long afterwards that the two came out, with Jaden not far behind them.

"Let's begin." said Bella, following as well.

They eventually stopped at a spot somewhat near the Obelisk Blue Dorm, where the boys from before were coincidentally at. However, instead of Brier and Beauregard coming out, only Beauregard did, and he was covered in a multitude of Obelisk Blue jackets. Brier stayed back in the shadows watching and directing Beauregard into challenging them. That was when Bella decided to interfere.

"Hey!" she called out as she move towards them. "How about you dumbasses get back to your rooms before I let Shepard know about you being out after curfew, while I deal with this reckless idiot?"

She brought out one of her guns to emphasize what answer they should give, showing that she was quite willing to use force to make them obey.

After they left far enough, Bella put away her gun, walked up to Beauregard, and smacked him across the head. "Your lucky Crowler's trying to listen to Kaiba, otherwise he'd be trying to get you expelled for threatening the Obelisks. And yes, I know it's you two, so you can come out Brier. You too, Jaden."

After the two mentioned walked out, she then continued. "Care to explain just what stupid ass reason you have for not only risking your futures, but also this school, for the sake of petty revenge?"

The two were silent for a few minutes before Brier finally answered. "We...we just wanted...to..."

"To get them to feel how you felt? Is that it?" asked Bella, getting a hesitant nod. She sighed in exasperation before turning to Jaden. "I'll let you deal with these two idiots. I'll let them know that the Duel Giant is being dealt with, but I won't be saying any names. This time."

All three boys understood clearly what she was saying: Don't do anything like this again, or else.

As she walked off, she stopped and returned to them. She then held out her hand. "The cards you took. Hand them over."

While a bit shakily, Brier and Beauregard did as ordered, but they managed to catch her by surprise when she noticed that they also added a list that told which card went to which person.

"Well...didn't quite expect that." she admitted before looking at them. "Although this does give a pretty decent idea to deal with any and all bullying actually."

"How so, Bella?" asked Jaden.

"I don't think anyone would really like it if they had to lose their best or favorite cards, now would they?" Bella remarked, getting a smirk from Jaden and surprised smiles from Brier and Beauregard. At least until she said, "But don't forget my warning. Got it?"

"Yes, ma'am." the three said in unison before they split off, the boys returning to Ra Dorm while Bella went to Slifer alongside calling Shepard.

Her call was eventually answered by a tired, "Hello?"

"Shepard." she responded. "It's Soul-Lock."

The answer to that was much more alert. "Is everything alright out in the grounds?"

"Should be soon enough." said Bella. "A Duel Giant's been messing with Obelisk blues using ante duels, but it was just really a couple of students who apparently didn't think the staff would've been helpful at all in stopping the bullying. So they took matters into their own hands. And don't give me any bullshit about how they shouldn't have done that, or trying to get their names, because if people can't trust the authorities to do their job, then this sort of thing always happens. I'm living proof of that."

"...fair enough, but we still need to do something about this." Shepard told her.

"Said bullied students made a list of what cards they took." said Bella. "I'll just get Banner to take them to Crowler in the morning to return to their owners, alongside a suggestion to all staff members. If something like bullying happens again, then the staff will be taking them until an appointed time in the year. No exceptions."

"Hmm. It bodes considering. I'll talk to the other faculty tomorrow." Shepard said before yawning. "You can give me any more details tomorrow. Good night."

"Night, baldy." she told him, cutting off the connection at his sputter. Bella chuckled as she went inside her room at Slifer. Inside, she found Mavis waiting for her. "Hey, Mavis."

"Hello, Bella." the spirit returned. "How was things tonight with the Duel Giant?"

"Just a couple of dumb teens who didn't think adults could help with bullying." Bella told her as she changed for sleep. "But it'll be fully dealt with in the morning. Might even shut the problematic people up if all goes well."

"And if it does not?" asked Mavis.

"Then I'll step in." Bella stated with a yawn. "Wouldn't be the first time."

With those words, the girl went to sleep. However, Mavis stayed awake as she thought about the teen, particularly going back through the years they've been together.

It's been nearly five years since we met each other in that lab, and it's been pretty incredible. But nowadays have been some of the best. Mainly because now Bella's starting to heal properly. Even with us by her side, we couldn't truly heal her heart and soul while trapped as spirits and cards. Jaden, Syrus, Chumley, Alexis, Bastion. All of you, thank you. But...I fear that it won't be long before the true test to our bonds of friendship will come to us.

...I got no real excuse for no duel this time. Sorry.

At any rate, at least in regards to Crowler, he's just trying to actually listen to Kaiba's warning and do his job properly. But he isn't willing to cause an issue with the school if something like the Duel Giant showed up. Like I brought up in the chapter, people wouldn't exactly trust a school like Duel Academy if the reputation was completely fake.

Please let me know what you think. But try and keep questions about updates to a minimum, please? I'm trying to do a form of rotation with all my stories, so I won't be quite able to do updates all that often.