Hi everyone! Cypher32 here. Back for chapter 3. Since there really isn't much to say any more about the story (unless you still have questions), I think I will just summarize the events that happened before each chapter.

Last time on Beyond the Academy:

Jaden and crew have received a call from HQ, and are headed home to attend a very important meeting. Elsewhere, Alexis is finally back in town after all these years of studying hard. Will the hands of fate have these two meet again? Or…

Without further ado, GET YOUR GAME ON!

Chapter 3: Homebound

Part 1

Jaden was in his seat, onboard one of the Kaiba Corporation's private jets. To his right side, Axel was resting with his eyes closed and Jesse was snoring like there's no tomorrow. On his lap, happily asleep, was Pharaoh, the happy, fat cat entrusted to him by , whose spirit was still alive inside Pharaoh's stomach. Jaden turned to look out the window.

"Thinking about something?" came a voice from behind him.

"Yeah, just about how my friends and family are doing. I mean, I might actually get to see them again" said Jaden, excited at the thought.

"Right, your friends. But the truth is you just want to see how that Alexis girl is doing, right?" the voice asked in a teasing tone.

"Yeah, I guess I do … HEY!" Jaden shouted, "Yubel, quit messing around with my thoughts!"

"But you and I both know I'm right, Jaden," said one of Jaden's most trusted duel spirits and a part of his soul, the duel monster Yubel.

"Look, she's just a friend. I'll admit she's a total knockout, and therefore out of my league. She's smart, talented, and beautiful beyond comparison, not to mention a top class duelist. I don't think she deserves someone like me, especially after everything that's happened. I think she should be with someone who matches her skillset. Plus, even if I DID have feelings for her, which I don't by the way," Jaden emphasized the word did, "she might not feel the same way. Plus, I have you and kuriboh over there," he said, pointing to another one of his duel spirits, Winged Kuriboh.

"I'm glad you feel that way Jaden, but you know that I can't really provide you with the comfort and love a regular human girl could. I just want you to find someone in your life, that you would do anything for, and protect until the day you die," said Yubel.

"Yeah. Well I'll let you know when I find that person," replied Jaden in a bored tone.

"Kurri Kurri!" exclaimed Kuriboh.

"Yes Kuriboh, he is a dense oaf. But let's leave it at that for now," Yubel sighed, as she disappeared.

Jaden then went back to looking out the window. "Alexis, huh," Jaden began thinking, "I probably hurt her the most out of all my friends. I'll try and see her if I can. I really have to apologize, even if she never forgives me. Then maybe I could … nope, nope!" Jaden began shaking his head, "it's just to apologize and see an old friend, nothing more, nothing less." His eyes moved towards a magazine that was in the middle of a pile of several others on a small table on his left.

Now, Jaden wasn't much of a reader, but a particular person on the cover of the magazine, titled 'Duel Monsters Monthly', had a very familiar face, and spiked jet black hair that was distinguishable almost anywhere. "Hey, Chazz is on the cover of a magazine. Man, he must really be dominating the competition," thought Jaden cheerfully. "Wonder what he's doing now?"

A voice then interrupted his thoughts. "Good evening passengers (it was late in the evening in Domino City). I hope you enjoyed your flight. We will land in Domino City in a few moments. A car will be outside to pick you up and take you to your hotel. On behalf of , I'd like to welcome you back to the city. Please buckle your seat belts, and prepare for landing."

That was music to Jaden's ears, as we woke up Jesse (Axel had already woken up), and buckled his belt. "Finally, I can see them again. Just you wait guys, I'm coming."

Part 2

Inside a penthouse suite at the White Dragon Towers, one of the most exquisite and luxurious 5 star hotels in Domino City, Chazz Princeton was enjoying a well-deserved meal. "Bring me some iced tea and a strawberry gelato," he ordered.

"Right away, sir," came the response from his personal attendant, who went to get the items he ordered.

"Now on to the main course," Chazz smiled happily as he removed the lid off his food. There was a healthy serving of white rice, along with a Caesar salad, a bowl of miso soup and some condiments, all complementing a thick and juicy sirloin steak, still fresh off the grill. What stood out the most however, was a plate of fried shrimp that was next to the rice. Chazz looked at it for a second, before he was reminded of someone. "It reminds me of that slacker. He used to love this dog food," he thought. "Wonder how he's holding up?"

His attendant then came back with the requested items "Here you go sir," she said as she placed them on the table. "Good job on the interview for 'Duel Monsters Monthly'. I bet the dueling world knows exactly who you are now."

"Yup, now they'll know how awesome and powerful I really am," he said with a smirk.

His attendant sighed. Her name was Christina Tacks, though Chazz liked calling her Chris. Chazz's older brothers Slade and Jagger, owners of the Princeton Group, hired her to attend to the needs of their upcoming 'Star in the making'. She was about 19 years old, a year younger then Chazz, with fair skin, pink hair and blue eyes. "If only you were a bit more humble," she thought.

"So Chris, what's on the schedule for tomorrow?" he asked.

"Well you have another interview with 'Blue Eyes Weekly', have to attend a corporate lunch with your older brothers after a deal is struck with the Chinese fuel company for product exchange, and you have to attend a charity event to raise money for the city orphanage," she stated.

"Man," he sighed, "Another jam-packed day. Wish I could get a break."

"Ah!" she exclaimed as she remembered something. "I almost forgot. Duel Academy sent you an invitation. I received it just this morning."

"What's it about?" he asked.

"Well apparently, Chancellor Sheppard wants to have a reunion of the 'golden generation' of duel academy. A get-together of sorts," she replied.

A mall smile formed on Chazz's lips. "A reunion, huh. I guess I could go. When is it?" he asked.

"About a week from now," she said.

"Alright clear my schedule for that week, I'm going to duel academy!" he announced.

"Yes, sir," she said.

"Haha, maybe I can meet Alexis again. I bet she got sexier in the time we've been apart. Don't worry my princess, your prince is coming," Chazz blushed and invisible hearts started appearing in his thoughts, as he started imagining a life with Alexis.

"I know what you're thinking about from here," she thought. "If only you stopped looking at what's beyond reach, and started looking around you. If it's me, I'd be willing to do anything and everything for you," she blushed at the thought.

"Hm, what's up Chris? Why is your face red?" he asked.

"Nothing, nothing!" she said, clearly flustered "I better get the schedule fixed up. Have a good night, sir!" and with that, she left the room.

"What's her problem?" he asked. "Oh well! Steak, here I come!" All the while, the Ojama trio were simply shaking their heads, and wondering if their boss was as dense as he looks.

Part 3

The following night was a chilly night. It hadn't started to snow yet in Domino, but it was 5 degrees (Celsius) out! As a black car parked at the front door of the Kaiba Corporation, three youths stepped out. Jaden was the first to stare in wonder.

"Wow, this is the new KC building! To think that almost three years ago, it was completely blown to bits!" Jaden began remembering the events that transpired that night, as he had first row seats to the action, during a fight with Axel, who was possessed by darkness at the time.

"Well, this is the Seto Kaiba we're talking about. Always one step ahead of the competition," replied Axel.

The three entered the main lobby, and proceeded to the elevators on the far left. A security guard was standing watch over the elevators, then he asked "ID, please?" The three of them took out their Kaiba Corp. employee ID's, and gave them to the guard. After verifying the ID using the computer next to him, he gave it back to them and said, "Welcome Dragoons. Mr. Kaiba has been expecting you." As they entered the elevator, Axel swiped his card key, and the elevator began to descend several floors below the lobby, until they arrived at their destination, about 7 stories below the lobby. After getting out, they were greeted by a young woman dressed in a red business suit.

"Welcome Dragoon members: Jaden Yuki, Jesse Anderson and Axel Brodie. Mr. Kaiba has been expecting you," she said in a cold tone.

"Come on Bridge, lighten up would ya! You should put a smile on that pretty face like Jay and I do all the time," said Jesse, smiling to prove his point.

The woman began to lose her composure and said, "Firstly, my name is Bridget, not Bridge. Secondly, it's Ms. Parker to you Anderson. Lastly, smiling is a sign of weakness, understand."

"Yes ma'am!" replied Jesse as he recoiled in fear.

"That goes for you too, Mr. Yuki," she said, turning to Jaden.

"Sure thing Ms. Parker, I know the drill" smiled Jaden.

"W-w-well, as long as you know, it's fine," she said in an uninterested tone, then turned away from him.

"Well, let's take a seat, guys", said an enthusiastic Jaden.

Unbeknownst to him, Bridget was madly blushing. "His smile is so soothing and warm," she thought. "I'm glad these missions haven't changed him."

Bridget Parker, a young 19 year old American prodigy, with red hair and smooth, white skin. Despite her young age, she had a mature physique and a body with curves in all the right places, and capable of ensnaring even the most serious and strong-hearted of men. She came from an aristocratic family, and her father also held a high position in the Domino City government. She was also a child genius, excelling in all fields, including academics, sports and even dueling. She had actually skipped grades, and graduated from college at the tender age of 13. As a duelist, she used a lightsworn deck, and a powerful one at that; she had won all sorts of major tournaments by the time she was 11. Due to her strict upbringing, and her superiority complex, she had a huge ego, and while kind when she needed to be, she also had a harsh tongue and wouldn't hesitate to point out the flaws in others. Finally, she also had a strict view on love; she had never dated as her standards were too high.

This all changed when she met Jaden. About a year ago, she was kidnapped by a group of thugs. The group had broken into her family's mansion, injured her parents and caused a few casualties amongst the guards and servants. They took her hostage, and demanded a ransom fee, before they were possessed by darkness. Under the influence of darkness, they were going to kill her, but thankfully Jaden, who was in the area at the time, defeated the thugs, dispelled the darkness and saved her. After the incident, she became infatuated and obsessed with the boy, using her superior hacking skills to find every bit of information on the guy named Jaden Yuki. She found out a lot, including the fact that he was the top graduate at duel academy, and how he was a 'Dragoon' member, working under Kaiba, as well as everything there was to know about his friends, family and supposedly his love life. She was pleased when she found out he had also never dated a girl before, though she cringed when she found out that he might actually have feelings for Alexis Rhodes, a childhood friend and rival of hers (she found out through Jesse, FYI).

"Ah Jaden, I'm glad you came back safe," she thought, before heading to grab a seat at the table. She had actually joined Kaiba Corp. specifically to see Jaden again, something only she knew, and became Kaiba's secretary at her own request, and by using her family's influence to pull a few strings, something that even shocked Kaiba, though he later saw that adding a prodigy to his staff was of great benefit and an extra asset.

Back to the meeting, Kaiba began with an opening statement. "Welcome Dragoons. Thank you all for coming back on such short notice." The dragoons were small in number (18 in total, 6 teams), but the members were some of the best duelists in the world. "Although we've made great strides in eradicating the Darkness that plagues this planet, their attacks have become more frequent and random. I'll cut to the chase; I have devised a plan to beat the remnants of Darkness all at once, and prevent any casualties at the same time." Everybody looked at Kaiba in a confused and surprised manner.

"Everybody, I will hereby announce the creation of a brand new tournament, a carnival of champions! It's time for the first ever Domino City World Duel Carnival!"

YAY! Chapter 3 is finally in the books, and what a kickass chapter it was. So Seto Kaiba was the boss. I think it was obvious, but if you didn't know, let me know in the reviews.

On a side note, for those wondering, Fujiwara was not the last boss of darkness in my story; he was a general, a leader. But he wasn't really the top dog. Food for thought…

Now for the preview:

Next time on Yugioh GX: Beyond the academy

What is the true purpose of the Dragoons, and what is the shocking announcement that Kaiba is going to make? Also, Jaden meets one of his old friends, though it's one of the last people he expected to meet. All this and more in Chapter 4: The Two Brunettes.

So for now, I guess I'll turn in. Looking forward to your reviews and support!

With that, I end my turn.