Yu Gi Oh GX: Season 1 The Beginning of the Path (Ch 6 is up!)

by Imperial Wrath

Season 1: Jaden Yuki and his Duel Spirit companion Yubel head to enter the prestigious Duel Academy and find that life is not always straight and narrow. They will meet new friends, rivals and enemies but also walk on a path where their is no going back and choices have outcomes. (Warning Mature Content is included)

4. Chapter 3: The Voyage

Hello it's me again and my apologies for the wait, I did start this chapter after writing the last one but I put it to the side for reasons such as doing my final project in college and stressfully waiting to hear about the grades. Also I had writers block for fanfiction so I went back to going through the proof reading of my novel. I have some good news, I got what I needed and am going to University for the first time of my life...pretty scared about it actually and after spending quite a bit on the Xbox from early July I finally got back into the fanfic writing with some news ones. I also have been helping with another in a way which I will mention more after the chapter. On the plus side for the lateness of this chapter I have received quite a lot of reviews which I am grateful for. As always I will be answering them after the chapter and speaking of chapter...

HERE WE GO!

Also again I only own the fanfic!

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Chapter 3: The Voyage

Coach (Forty minutes in)

Jaden was fast asleep as the coach neared its final destination; those who noticed all wondered one thing. How can he sleep in the coach while the engine sounded like it was ripped off a jet and hammered into the vehicle just to make it louder as it drove down the road.

"Jaden...Jaden" Yubel whispered as she reappeared to wake him up.

Jaden however didn't move a muscle as Yubel continued to try and wake him.

"Jaden wake up we are almost there" she tried again but still no response. "Oh for fuck sake..."

She leaned closer to his ear and...

"Wake up!" she screamed right into his ear and instantly he shot awake and cried out. Due to her being unseen except by Jaden, everyone including Syrus looked to see what the ruckus was about and Jaden felt every single pair of eyes stare right at him. One the passengers behind him called out.

"Dude what the hell man; you scared the shit out of us!"

Jaden looked behind and smiled in embarrassment.

"Sorry...er...nightmare I had a nightmare" he quickly lied and glanced out the window. "Well more like a daymare."

Jaden laughed sheepishly as everyone settled and focus on what they were doing before. He himself slumped back in his seat and groaned and from the corner of his eye he sees a certain duel spirit looking at him defensively.

"Well you wouldn't wake up you heavy sleeper git" Yubel stated defending her actions but that didn't stop Jaden.

"I am pretty sure you have different methods for waking me up and that wasn't one of them!" Jaden protested and rubbed his ear. "Now my ear is ringing no thanks to you."

"Yeah well that's what you get" Yubel declared and kept defending herself. "Anyway I should tell you we have almost arrived to the docks and…"

Yubel sudden pause caught Jaden's attention and he eyed her, waiting for a response. She was looking towards the front and she looked like she herself was frozen stiff.

"What is it?"

Yubel whistled and nodded towards the front.

"If the Kaiba Corporation didn't waste expense on the academies and the exam centres then they have not in terms of transportation."

Jaden cocked an eyebrow as he had no idea what she was getting at and yet the other passengers looked towards the front as well as he heard gasps and cries of awe.

"What is so special about a simple crui….." he was about to think but he stopped himself as he looked out of his window.

The coach made a left turn and in doing so allowed Jaden to see the dock yard clearly and his jaw dropped as docked in the harbour waiting for them with the Dual Academy insignia on its funnel was the ship but it wasn't a normal cruise liner but a high class luxury, one for month long voyages.

"What the heck?" he finally said allowed as the coach followed the rest into the dock yard and towards the docked ship. He began to wonder how long it will take to get to the academy as it began to look like the first month will be on the ship itself.

"I am pretty sure it's just an overnight trip so this ship is just overkill" he thought as in a matter of moments the coach came to a stop just near the ramps.

"Well Jaden, looks like we are going to the academy in luxury" Yubel squealed and Jaden noticed that her eyes were wide and looked like they were twinkling as if she had just been given a huge diamond.

"Whoa take it easy Yubel, don't jump to conclusions as I think there may be a rank system in effect on the boat too" Jaden pointed out as just after he did so Yubel's expression changed and her arms dangled beneath her.

"You mean we won't be in first class?" Yubel inquired and looked to Jaden, hoping that won't be what she is dreading that it will be.

"Yep, we are going to be in third class" he said and Yubel began to cry as the thought of it didn't suit her at all.

"Hey hey relax Yubel, besides for all we know that may not be the case" Jaden said as he got out of his seat and grab his bag as everyone made their way off the bus. "Now c'mon and calm down, just because no one can see you doesn't mean you can like that."

Yubel stopped crying and groaned as she floated out of the side of the coach and waited for Jaden to step out, when he did she went to his side.

"You saw through it?" she asked and Jaden nodded. "Fine, fine but I am still not happy that you said we would be in third class."

Jaden grinned and searched for Syrus wondering where he is, finally locating him waiting by the coach that carried the new Ra students no doubt waiting for Bastian. Soon enough Bastian himself exited the coach and joined Syrus before Jaden.

"How was your ride?" Bastian asked as Jaden finally joined them.

"It was…well" Syrus began but couldn't find the right word however Jaden didn't leave him hanging as he finished the sentence.

"Stiff, durable but yet stiff."

Bastian made an 'ah' sound as Syrus nodded to confirm what Jaden had said. He looked back to his bus and came up with a thought.

"We got some time so follow me for a moment" Bastian said to them and he lead the two towards the door of the Ra Yellow coach. Both Jaden and Syrus soon realised that Bastian was going to show them the inside of the Ra coach. Soon enough Bastian turned on his heel and pointed to the door. "Why dont you take a look but whatever you do, don't swear because the driver doesn't like it."

Jaden and Syrus leaned to look inside to see that the driver is still in his seat and eyeing them. Syrus was the first to enter, going up the first few steps until he reached the last step and looked around. Jaden waited outside and looked to Bastian who grinned, he wondered what was so funny when….

"Holy shi….ca...ca…er…ta…ta…aka…oh for…I know you told me not too Bastian but I really want too!" Syrus's voice cried out from the inside. His curiosity now peaked, Jaden entered the coach also.

"What do you mean Sy?" he asked and once he got up the stairs he saw what he meant. "What the…"

The coach may looked like a coach on the outside but on the inside it looked more like a luxury rail car as the seating is pure leather and some had small tables between them. Others had…

"Freaking cup holders….the chairs have cup holders Jaden!" Syrus pointed out as he looked around further in.

Jaden could only sweat drop as he watches the small teen get really enthusiastic or perhaps jealous of the apparent cup holders. He chuckled as Syrus then disappeared near the back, seems that like many coaches it has a stairway leading to a single toilet and sure enough…

"They have a toilet down here and...a vending machine?" Syrus called out again and when he mentioned the vending machine, Jaden was stumped.

"Why would there be a vending machine on a coach?" Jaden asked aloud as Syrus reappeared and joined him.

"I have no idea but if this is the Ra Yellow coach then what is the Obelisk Blue coach like?" Syrus wondered and they both froze instantly and together they quickly looked through the window and towards the Obelisk Blue coach.

"I wanna check!" Syrus muttered but Jaden put his hand on his shoulder.

"I don't think we have time, look everyone is gathering so I guess we need to get on the boat now" he said and sure enough there was a large gathering of students and a lone figure was in front of them, most likely a teacher. Hearing Syrus grumble he chuckled as they both exited the coach, Bastian was waiting for them outside and grinned widely as they got out.

"So what do you think?"

Sryus was the first to comment as he headed to the gathering.

"Lucky bugger."

Bastian cocked a single laugh as he and Jaden followed behind. The gathering was abuzz with talk but as the three got near a loud voice rang out.

"Everyone gather and listen up!"

The voice was sharp and strict but surprising also quite feminine, everyone looked to the source of the voice and saw a young woman approach them. She wore what looked like a dark green uniform with a short cape at the back. A matching beret on her head and everyone thought she was part of an army. Jaden watched as she stood right in front of them and glare, it began to unnerve a few people with Syrus included before she started speaking.

"I am the chairman of the academies discipline committee therefore I am the one who enforces the rules and if anyone breaks those rules I have it within my rights to kick them out of the academy if need be so any delinquents or rule breakers listening, hear this one rule" she stated as the students listened in. "Don't fuck with the discipline committee and especially don't fuck with me!"

Everyone felt chills run down their backs as her eyes darted from everyone like if she was inspecting then one at a time. A hand shot up from the group and all eyes soon the person, a boy in blonde hair and Jaden instantly recognised him from the Slifer coach as the one who called him out thanks to Yubel.

"I have a question miss…er…ma'am, what if you were to break the rules but have a good reason for doing so like someone is in trouble or…well…anything related to what I just asked."

He was having trouble with looking at her straight in the eye as her gaze seemed to penetrate him.

"If you have a reason and have the evidence to prove it" she began. "Then you have nothing to worry about."

For a moment the group relaxed as her tone became lighter but it didn't last long.

"But understand in my book you are guilty until proven innocent and not all excuses will save you from punishment" she declared and her tone showed she was serious once again as dread returned to the students. "A list of rules will appear on your PDA's tonight but first follow me into the ship where your designated accommodations will be given to you, also since every student is classed as a first year you will be separated from the trial year students as they will have different accommodations now don't dawdle and follow."

And with that she turned on her heel and headed towards a ramp leading to the interior of the ship, the students followed her as thoughts of ignoring her instructions just for a second felt like a death sentence but Jaden wasn't one of them as he was excited. Sure the head lady of security was intimidating but the thought of getting closer to the academy was fully on his mind. Syrus not so much as he was trembling with fear as he eyed the chairman thinking she may be the same as his sister but with the whole security thing added and without the cruel duelling.

"I wonder if she duels."

Syrus glanced at Jaden and believed he was going mad.

"Are you serious?" he asked and Jaden looked at him as Syrus went wide eyed. "Are you seriously thinking of duelling that lady? You have got to be joking."

Jaden grinned as Bastian leaned in to listen more on the subject.

"Why not, she may be a challenging opponent and besides we are going to an academy about duelling so I don't see why not."

Bastian looked forward as the chairman reached the ramp and stopped to allow the students go up.

"I don't think she duels Jaden and I'm pretty certain that not all of everyone at the academy is a duellist "Bastian observes as the chairman closely watches each and every single person going up the ramp. "It's probably best that you don't ask for you know to avoid attention as she is intimidating everyone simply by standing there."

Jaden can see the reason in Bastian's words but unfortunately he was dead set on asking her anyway.

"You may be right Bastian but I'm gonna ask anyway."

And before both Bastian and Syrus could stop him, Jaden had quickened his pace and approached the discipline committee chairman. She was focussed on her job that she didn't see the teen step in front of her. Those who did gasp and those on the ramp that did notice decided not to wait around and find out what happens next. When she did notice, she saw a teen stand in front of her with a grin. At this moment anything can happen as the chairman began to think she may have found her first delinquent as she stared at him.

"What do you want?"

Jaden grinned and didn't waste any time.

"Hey I got to ask but what kind of deck do you use?"

The question itself wasn't unreasonable but it was one she never thought would be asked of her, she cocked her eyebrow and stared but the teen was unflinching to her gaze.

"I don't duel" she put down bluntly and for a second the teen was surprised to hear it and appeared a little disappointed.

"Oh ok, just wanted to ask that's all."

"Well there is your answer, now continue up the ramp."

Not waiting to be told twice, Jaden headed up the ramp and rejoined the others leaving the chairman to continue her work. Jaden rejoined Syrus and Bastian where the two looked at Jaden as if he did a comedy act or something. It confused him as they continued upwards, Syrus kept switching form looking forward to glancing at Jaden.

"Guys, what's with the looks?" he asked and Bastian began to laugh.

"Are you serious Jaden, you just went up to the head of duel academies discipline committee and you asked her if she had a deck."

"So...I just wanted to know if she had one" Jaden defended himself as Syrus shook his deadpanned face.

"Let's just hope you don't ask the wrong people if they duel" Syrus muttered as they continued up the ramp.

Duel Academy Cruise Ship: Teachers Lounge Bar

To say that Crowler was beat is an understatement, he was more that beat. He was up a creek without a paddle as he slowly gulped down a scotch. His mind was focussed on one thing and that was Zara Truesdale's offer to him back at the Duel Centre. It was not like he was in a spot of bother but more like he was at the edge of an event horizon and Zara was the black hole. All because of what happened earlier.

Back in the Duel Academy Staff Room (Earlier)

Crowler stood still as Zara walked in and sat herself on the coach opposite him, he already knew what this could be about but not hearing what she has to say could defiantly end his career so he sat back down.

"Mrs Truesdale, what exactly do you need?" he asked, trying to keep his composure as he looks at the Obelisk sitting in front of him. Zara crossed her legs and gave the impression that this was about business, despite the glare she always gives that chills the entire room. In Crowler's case he may turn into an icicle.

"I want you to do what you offered to do previously, I want you to get my brother to fail and if you get a few more Slifer's to fail along with him then count that as a bonus."

Crowler gulped but he wasn't convinced as he thought of something.

"Excuse me but what makes you think you can boss me around this time, sure you could inform someone of my actions earlier but it's my word against yours. As far as anyone is concerned you could be making it up."

Zara smirked and instantly Crowler realised that he may have put one foot into the grave as he watches her take out her PDA and wave it at him.

"For all you know I could or have recorded your antics on this and all I need to do is email it to Chancellor Sheppard and your career will be over. Should we test that theory out?" she asked as she begins to do something to the PDA's screen. Crowler not wanting to know what she is doing instantly jumped of his seat.

"Wait you convinced me, I'll do it. I'll do it!"

Zara grinned and put her PDA away and stood up. Crowler was rooted to the spot as he watches her head to the door. She paused and looks back to him giving him one last icy glare.

"Get my brother to drop out or you will be dropping out!"

And with that she left leaving Crowler with cold feet.

Duel Academy Cruise Ship: Teachers Lounge Bar (present)

"Oh, she could be bluffing, she has to be. But what if she isn't..." Crowler groaned as he took a gulp of his scotch. "Beside how hard will it be to fail the little brat, it shouldn't be that hard with those results he had. Chin up old boy, this could be a piece of cake."

"Talking to yourself, doctor?" a new voice sounded behind him.

Crowler squealed and jumped of the stool he was sitting on, looking to see who came from behind he sighs as he sees it was a fellow teacher.

"Nurse Fontaine, please don't do that. I am starting to think I may get heart attack at my age right about now."

The teacher who came behind him is the head of the Obelisk Blue Girls Dorm and head of the academies medical department, Nurse Fontaine. She also teaches sport outside of duels. She stifled a giggle as Crowler relaxes and went back to his drink.

"Well I couldn't help when I see a fellow tutor is talking to himself which could be a first sign of madness and drinking alcohol when he should be setting a professional example" Fontaine spoke as she moved beside him.

"Don't worry it's just the one, I felt like I needed a drink after what I went through today" Crowler explained as he took another sip.

"You mean that spectacular defeat against that new applicant?" Fontaine asked and almost instantly Crowler head butted the counter as the memory popped up.

"Please don't remind me!"

Fontaine chuckled as Crowler took a piece of ice out of his glass and put it to his forehead as a red mark is seen due his interaction with the counter.

"Well it better be as we have twenty minutes until we are needed" Fontaine declared politely and then headed for the lounge doors. Crowler sat confused and wondered what she meant before calling out to her.

"What do you mean we have twenty minutes?"

Fontaine was barely through the door before she replied without looking back.

"We need to address the students for accommodations unless you want them walking around the ship in the middle of the night so don't be late."

Crowler groaned and finished his drink.

"Well no rest for the wicked I suppose, best get this over with."

Duel Academy Cruise ship arrival lobby

"Whoa check this out!"

Syrus stood stumped as he looked around the lobby, if the lobby back at the Duel Centre was impressive then one he is in now was out of this world. It looked like he walked into a palace rather than a boat. The wood work was extraordinary and there was a crystal chandelier dangling above them giving the place a regal feel.

"Okay did we just step onto the Titanic or something?" Jaden asked as he two glanced around.

"Careful what you wish for fellers otherwise there might be an iceberg later on" Bastian decided to point out earning a glare from Syrus.

"Oh ha ha, way to spoil the mood Bastian" Syrus mumbled.

Jaden laughed at Bastian comment, he couldn't help but agree as if this were the Titanic then the possibility of an iceberg is very high. The other applicants with them were just as stunned as they were as they commented on the lobby with some saying aloud what the rest of the ship could look like.

"May I have your attention please!" a new voice called out, earning the attention of all the new students. They looked to the direction of the voice and saw a young woman with a skinny and clownish looking man whom Jaden recognised as the teacher he beat in his entrance exam. Most of the eyes of every boy were replaced with hearts as they looked at the woman and who can blame them, she was gorgeous.

"Hello and welcome aboard the White Dragon in which we will sail to Dual Academy, my name is Miss Fontaine and I am the Head of the Obelisk Blue girl's dorm and also the head nurse of the academy" she introduced herself and automatically some of the boys whispered "she can check my health anytime" upon hearing that she was the academies nurse. This whisper was heard by Jaden and the others and they just sweat dropped at either they were thinking the same thing somewhat or they hoped that those who said it where not heard as the Discipline Committee joined the teachers.

"With me is my associate, Dr Vellian Crowler. Head of the Obelisk Blue boy's dorm and head of Department of Techniques at the academy and will be your main duel teacher for the term."

Upon hearing Crowlers introduction, one of the students foolishly blurted out.

"Hey it's that guy from that machine verse machine duel, the one with that big robot!"

Crowler's eye twitched a little at the statement, first of the fact he was recognised from the duel that humiliated him and second…

"It's not giant robot, its Ancient Gear Golem thank you" he snapped.

The student gulped and many felt uncomfortable as Crowler glared at all of them, Fontaine groaned and elbowed the man in the ribs. Startled he glanced at Fontaine before giving a cough before speaking.

"Yes well as Nurse Fontaine has kindly pointed out, I am you duel instructor for the academy year and I am compelled to inform you that I will tolerate no slacking in my lessons otherwise you will be finding yourselves in after school detentions for the whole year."

His statement cringed many as the thought of after school detention just horrified them, Jaden was one of them as the one thing he hated above all else was detention. If you would look at him at this moment you would think, he was about to have a stroke.

"Yeesh, who made him so touchy?" Jaden whispered to both Syrus and Bastian.

"I think he may have been born that way" Bastian answered causing Syrus to snigger but unfortunately that snigger was heard by Crowler.

"Ahem, may I ask what is so funny?" he asked aloud and the group stayed silent as Syrus realised he was heard and tried to blend in so as to not get noticed. "Well who was it, who thought it was a good idea to laugh at their teacher?"

The group began to separate as they all looked to the source and Syrus was instantly spotted out. He gulped as he found himself at the centre of attention and soon found Crowler looking at him.

"Ah, Mr Truesdale I believe, pray tell what was it that was so funny. The concept of yearlong detentions perhaps or was it something else?"

Syrus at first couldn't say anything and felt nervous.

"Er…no sir it wasn't that…" he began to say.

"Oh really, well I didn't say anything else apart from that unless you find that fact that I will be your teacher amusing?"

Bastian was about to step in due to the sight of Syrus getting intimidated by Crowler but before he could, Jaden stepped forward.

"Actually teach he was laughing at what I said!" Jaden declared and once Crowler focussed on him, his expression changed.

"You!" Crowler yelled out, earning the attention of everyone nearby. Realising his outburst, he gave another cough into his hand and regained his posture. "Um…Jaden Yuki was it, ah yes well then. Perhaps you can tell me what was so funny."

"Well teach…" Jaden began.

"Doctor!" Crowler interrupted.

"Ok, you see doctor I wondered why you were so touchy and I figured you probably was born that way, hence the outfit" Jaden explained and added the last bit in for a final touch.

The result was expected as Crowler just yelled, "Excuse me?!"

The group of students began to snigger and cover their mouths so as to not get caught but it was still a big giveaway and to add insult to injury even more, Crowler noticed Fontaine doing the exact same thing but when she noticed his angry scowl she stopped giggling and avoided his gaze in a vain attempt to say I wasn't doing anything.

"Miss Fontaine, I thought we were supposed to be setting an example" he growled as he turned back to Jaden with a rage fuelled glare.

"Says the one drinking at this hour…oops" Fontaine accidently blurted out and the students heard that as Crowler gasped, with jaw to the floor.

"Great, our teacher is an alcoholic" someone said aloud.

"I am not an alcoholic!" Crowler screamed aloud, shutting everyone up. "Mr Yuki, Mr Truesdale, after your introduction with the Chancellor I expect to see you two in my office, understand!"

Both Jaden and Syrus sweat dropped as they realise that they were in trouble even before the academic year had even started.

"Wait, why is Syrus involved, I just said it was my fault" Jaden complained but was silenced by the D.C chairman.

"Shut it student, otherwise it will be a suspension and if you keep this up it will be an expulsion."

Crowler upon hearing this instantly lit a lightbulb in his head, figuratively. Unseen by the others a smirk grew on his face and then vanished as he spoke again.

"Yes, thank you Chairman. As for you two I recommend you don't do anything else that could get you in trouble, before your first day" Crowler declared and the two boys could only groan.

"Yes sir" they both said and Crowler for the first time since the start of the day felt everything is back in his control.

"Good, now Nurse Fontaine will direct you to you quarters where you will be staying for the evening. In the morning I will be expecting you all back here at seven o'clock where you will be lead to the main auditorium of the academy where Chancellor Shepard will welcome you to the academy."

And with that Crowler turned on his heel and left them as Fontaine gained their attention again.

"Alright students if you would please follow me and I will show you to the sleeping quarters, also the ships dining area will be open from eight to ten in the evening" Fontaine announced as the group began to follow her. Jaden sighed as he realises that when they arrive at the academy, they will be under the full glare of Crowler but they have the rest of the day before then so they have at least some freedom until then.

"Jaden."

Jaden looks to Syrus who gives him a thumbs up.

"Thanks for defending me there; sure we are now in bother but thanks for trying" Syrus said with a grin as they followed Fontaine towards the heart of the ship.

"Don't mention it Sy, it will be fine" Jaden replied but a cough from Bastion got his attention.

"I owe you an apology Jaden, because of my comment I got the two of you in trouble."

"Don't sweat it Bastion and besides I did start the conversation...and added the outfit gig when I shouldn't" Jaden said and giggled nervously as the others just grinned.

Duel Academy Cruise ship: Corridor to the Teachers Lounge

"Why didn't I think of it before, the Disciplinary Committee can help me get rid of that Slifer Slacker and the Truesdale brat, killing two birds with one stone" he thought with glee as he returned to the teachers' lounge as they don't just do drinks but also meals and he felt hungry for a victory moment meal. "Question is how to do it" he also thought.

As he entered the lounge he paused as he spotted an unusual sight of two young girls in the lounge itself, one holding a bottle.

"Excuse me ladies but this is the teachers' lounge, why are you two here and is that a bottle?"

The two girls turned to him and instantly one of them called out.

"Oh hi, are you one of the teachers?" she asked.

"I am...and you two are?"

"I'm Jasmine and this is my friend Mindy, we came aboard the wrong way apparently, oh and the bottle is from the coach we rode on."

Crowler looked over them and stared at the bottle in the hands of the one identified as Mindy.

"And my I ask which coach is that?" he asked further, clearly not believing her story until one piece of detail suddenly clicked into his brain. "Wait...they are on the ship so they must be students and since they are both girls then that must mean..."

"We came on the Obelisk Blue coach" Jasmine explained. "Practically everything in the coach was blue. There were even Wicked Blue drinks available to just get, which is what Mindy is currently drinking."

"Ah...I understand" Crowler said and also realised something else. "I guess that's why I didn't see any new Obelisks on my PDA. They are not within my dorm jurisdiction" he though before speaking to them again. "Well I must insist that the bottle is disposed as soon as possible as you two have just missed a brief introduction by the Disciplinary Committee so like I said...lose the bottle and I will take you both directly to your head of dorm. Just wait a moment and I will take you to her."

"Thank Mr...I'm sorry I didn't catch your name?"

"It's Doctor Crowler."

Crowler went straight to the bar as Jasmine quickly got rid of the WKD bottle Mindy was holding which earned a soppy complain from the girl as she hadn't finished drinking the rest of the contents. Starts to make one wonder how much did she actually drink on the coach within a time limit of just under an hour. The barman saw him and was about to get a glass, believing that the man was going to order another scotch when...

"Do you still do those omelette meals, the bacon and mushroom omelette served with a side of fresh salad and in a large serving?"

The barman cocked an eyebrow.

"Yes we do" he replied and Crowler gave his signature grin.

"Excellent I want one of those and I will be back soon once I seen these two off thank you."

The barman nodded and headed to the kitchen as Crowler turned to the two girls.

"Well then, shall we head off, I believe we will find Nurse Fontaine, your dorm head in the sleeping quarters for students. She is with the other new students, come along now."

Duel Academy Cruise ship: New Student Sleeping Quarters Main Hallway (Bow)

"Here we are students; these are the sleeping quarters where you will be staying for tonight. There are other sleeping areas but they are used by the academies current students from the trial year so this is where you will be staying. I have taken the liberty to assign you your rooms, be mindful that some will be sharing a room with another and some will have a room on their own. Here is the list of the rooms with your name next to the room number."

Nurse Fontaine tapped on her PDA and began to read the list.

"Okay...do I have a Jacob May?" she asked.

"Here" A voice called out.

"You are in room twenty-one with a Keith Reilly, next we have..." she continued as Jaden with Bastion and Syrus began to talk amongst themselves.

"So you think we may be sharing rooms?" Jaden asked them.

"Not sure though there is a possibility but I doubt it" Bastian answered then noticed something as Syrus was not fully into the conversation as if he was elsewhere. Jaden noticed also and bent over so that he was eye level with the blue haired kid. Bastian did the same and both looked in the direction Syrus was looking and both grinned.

"Well someone here as already developed a teacher crush" Jaden whispered and nudged Syrus's shoulder causing the boy to react.

"Huh what..." Syrus gawked out and noticed the two grinning at him, the grins were pretty creepy. "Hey what is with the creepy grinning?"

Jaden pointed a finger to Ms Fontaine as she continued giving out instructions to the group.

"You were transfixed on the teach over there. You have got your first teacher crush, congratulations" Jaden teased and Syrus's face went red.

"Wha...no I don't! I was just listening in that all" Syrus argued back but he blushed even redder.

"Of course you were" Jaden teased again.

"Syrus Truesdale?"

The three of them stopped what they were doing and Syrus gulped as they saw the head nurse look right at them.

"Here miss" Syrus nervously answered and raised his hand for extra measure. The group around them began to chuckle but stopped when Jaden started glaring at them, believing that they would take the teasing too far.

"No need to be nervous now. You will be sharing in room two with a...do I have Bastian Misawa?"

"Here ma'am" Bastian revealed himself to her.

"Ah good...you both have room two and who is left..."

Jaden looked to both Bastian and Syrus, giving thumbs up but also a "you were saying" stare at Bastian.

"So what was that about doubting the possibility there Bastian?"

Bastian gave a small chuckle and coughed.

"In my defence I did say there was the possibility so I was half right about the thought" he said to defend himself.

Jaden grinned as Fontaine called out a new name.

"Jaden Yuki."

Jaden stopped what he was doing and called out.

"Here teach, so who am I sharing rooms with?"

Fontaine was a little taken back by his out coming attitude but it was cute in a way. He was defiantly not one of the snobbish male students she role-called last year.

"Teach huh. He is defiantly going to get around Vellian's nerves" she thought to herself and an image of Crowler mad brought a small smile to her lips. Looking at her clipboard to double check, she found his name and replied.

"You are in room one and I am afraid that there isn't anyone else as you are the last name on the list so you will be having a bunk to yourself. I hope that is alright?"

When she revealed that Jaden would have a room to himself, the rest of the new students began to whisper comments such as "He gets a room to himself, lucky him" and "Damn, why couldn't I get a room to myself". Jaden could only blush as he felt everyone's eyes once more on him and could only mumble before speaking clearly.

"Um sure I have no problem with having a room to myself" Jaden replied to Fontaine, earning a few more comments from the others.

"I bet you don't!" someone called out from behind.

"Alright settle down please, settle down. Now everyone please get settled in and enjoy the voyage. The restaurant is open all day until ten and there is also a curfew so everyone should be in their rooms by eleven. Anyone caught outside of hours will reprimanded by the disciplinary committee. There is a leisure deck with arcades and some duel fields if anyone wants to practice their duelling skills before arriving at the academy. If you need anything I will be at the ships medical wing" Fontaine explained to everyone before leaving them to get sorted.

The group started to get into their rooms in their respected pairs leaving Jaden, Bastian and Syrus still in the corridor. It seemed that even Syrus was a little jealous that Jaden got a room to himself.

"Well what are you going to do with a room to yourself Jaden? Got anything planned?" Syrus asked and gave Jaden a suspicious look. Jaden could only pale and wondered what to say as the mood was starting to get crazy.

"Seriously, come on" he thought before answering. "I don't know what you are implying Sy, I just got lucky I guess and I'm not planning anything."

"But I am" Yubel's voice whispered into his ear and he felt his spine shudder.

"You better not!" he mentally said back, hoping nothing awkward would happen.

"You know at times like these, some would try and sneak a girl in when the teachers are not looking as I have heard" Bastian then just pointed out and Jaden now stands corrected.

"Seriously! You are going to put thoughts in Sy's head saying stuff like that!" Jaden gawked at Bastian who shrugged.

"I think he was already thinking that" Bastian pointed out and true to his word as Jaden looks back to Syrus and sweat dropped as the small boy now had his eyes narrowed and his hand to his chin as if he was deducting an investigation.

"Wait...how old are you again, and why are you thinking that?" Jaden blurted out and received a cheesy grin from Syrus.

"Just checking" he teased.

Duel Academy Cruise ship: New Student Sleeping Quarters Port Side Corridor

Fontaine walked towards the medical wing and looked back at her PDA confused as she scrolled down on the touch screen. She didn't say anything to the new students but she was missing two. She was about to call the disciplinary chairman when a voice from ahead called out to her.

"Ah Miss Fontaine I thought you would come this way."

Looking up she sees Crowler approach her and also noticed that following him where two girls. Instantly realising who they were, she stopped what she was doing and headed towards them.

"Dr Crowler, I see you found my two missing students. Thank you" she thanked him and Crowler just gave his usual grin.

"Not a problem, they were in the staff lounge. They got onboard through the wrong entrance and therefore were brought there" he explained before turning to the girls. "Now Miss Fontaine here will help you from now on as she is your dorm head. Behave yourselves and I will see you at the academy."

Crowler then turned on his heel and headed back the way he came leaving Fontaine with the two. The head nurse sighed as she watched Crowler leave them.

"He going for another drink I bet, typical" she thought to herself and turned her attention to the two girls. "I am glad that you two are here, now come with me and I will show you to your accommodations. Be warned that you two are the only new female students so I could make a change and have you stay at the accommodations for the Obelisk Blue students unless you are comfortable with sharing a corridor with the other new students?"

The girls looked to each other as they assessed the situation of should they join with the other new students or stay with the rest of the Obelisk Blue's.

"Well only a few of the new students were cute, the rest are not so cute" one of them said causing the other to go deadpan.

"Really, that's all you are thinking off. I am starting to think Alexis had a point when she...wait a minute" the other girl said and turned to Fontaine. "Excuse me miss but is it possible to stay with Alexis Rhodes? She is a friend of ours and we saw here earlier at the exam building."

Fontaine blinked, first she was surprised by the first girls statement about some of the new students being cute but now the second is making a request concerning with one of her students.

"You know Mrs Rhodes?" Fontaine asked and the two girls nodded. Looking to her PDA, she tapped on the screen and looked at a separate accommodation list. "Well not all of students of the Obelisk Blue girl's dorm came to see the exam so we have many free accommodations. Then again with a ship this size it really isn't an issue but I can see that two rooms near Mrs Rhodes are unoccupied. If that is what you want then I don't see any issues, first of all though can you please confirm your names."

"Sure, I'm Jasmine and this is Mindy" the girl, Jasmine, replied.

"Hello" the other girl, Mindy, said and waved.

Once she heard their names she looked again on her PDA to find their details. After finding them, she nodded towards them.

"Alright now that that's settled, please follow me. We go through the ships top lounge first and if she is not there then she would be in her cabin. Let's go" Fontaine informed them and began to lead them towards the nearest stairway to the top of the ship.

Duel Academy Cruise ship: New Student Sleeping Quarters Port Side: Room One

"Wow" Jaden said as he looked over the room he will be staying for the night. "I wonder if the dorms are just as fancy as this."

The cabin was both spacious and had everything he would need from a desk, an on suite bathroom, a bunk bed which is handy as he knew that Yubel would try and share the same bed as him and would most likely do something overnight. The thought of it made him blush and so he quickly snapped out of it as it did feel sexy.

"Nope don't think of it, think unsexy thoughts. Think unsexy thoughts" He chanted and within a second his expression changed from focus to disgust. "Eww, fuck no. I did not mean to think of Uncle Carl in a thong. I wish I never heard of El Superbeasto!"

At this point Yubel had just reappeared and since they were in a room alone, she made herself physically solid. Noticing the bed, she grinned though didn't like the idea that it was a bunk bed but they were on a ship so beggars can't be choosers. Looking to Jaden she noticed that he looked unwell for some reason.

"Are you ok Jaden? You looked fine a moment ago" she asked as Jaden tried to un-think the unsexy thought which was easy to do but still left an uncomfortable feeling in his stomach. She kept her voice low as though they have the room to themselves, it most likely isn't soundproof.

"It's nothing really I just thought of something that I really shouldn't have" Jaden replied and instantly Yubel looked hurt.

"It wasn't about me was it?"

Jaden looked to her and shook his head.

"What? No! It was something else, anyway check out the room. It's impressive."

It was true as the room defiantly had some work put into it as the wood work looked expensive; the drapes looked expensive and even the floor looked like it might have been made of gold. In all appearance it looked like a room from a V.I.P suite or a guest room in a palace, but with a bunk bed. There were some travel bags near the bed in question which contained Jaden's change of clothes and other essentials. Most likely was brought onto the boat before they arrived as they had to send them in beforehand, even before the exam so they were taken in. If you failed, the exam you would have to collect them on your way home.

"I guess the no expense was not just for the outside appearance but the interior as well" Yubel stated as she walked to the bottom bunk and decided to sit on it. Only for her wings to get in the way, sighing she made them transparent so now she appeared to be wingless to allow her to sit down but thinking ahead she decided to lie down. The bunk was surprisingly comfortable and the pillow felt delightful. As if a switch was just flipped on, she started to prepare. Her left leg draped over the side of the bed and her other leaned against the wall. She crossed her arms behind her head and tilted slightly to the left and made two features become visible.

"Want to join me?" she spoke softly towards Jaden who was now at the desk sorting his decks, though it was his Hero deck that he was sorting out as he did drop it into his bag. He looked back to see what Yubel meant and instantly gulped and blushed so deep that he might get another waterfall style nosebleed. Yubels nipples were once more visible which he hadn't seen since the last time that lead to a lot of stumped doctors but that was not the only thing visible. His eyes widened as for the first time in his life, he is seeing a woman's vagina. He was rooted to the spot and could not take his eyes of the sight. It was something he defiantly wanted to avoid facing but he at the same time he couldn't deny that Yubel was mesmerising. He watched as she slowly brought her hands from behind her head to her neck and starts to brush them against her skin. Slowly and seductively her hands slid from her neck and cupped her breasts, her thumbs brushing against the nipples. Then they brushed down her slender sides to her legs where they stopped. Yubel then raised her ass so that her vagina was in the air; she licked her lips as Jaden gulped loudly. "Let us begin, my king" she said to him so softly it felt like honey.

Jaden however turned on the spot so that he was facing the wall behind his desk.

"I see you have taken the bottom bunk, that's fine I was going to the top bunk anyway" he blurted out, his voice betraying his behaviour as he was not just aroused in body but also scared in the mind as he had no idea how to proceed or better yet, escape the current situation.

"Jaden" he heard her say, the seduction still in her voice.

"One sec, just sorting out the deck" he replied, hoping that the situation would die out and she changes her mind. But then he heard something from behind and realised that she got out of the bunk as her hands snaked around his chest.

"Turn around you" her voice commanded, still with a seductive tone and gulping one more time, Jaden turned around to face her.

If he wasn't red before, he certainly is now as Yubel is just mere inches from him and her hands moved from his waist as she draped her arms around him above the shoulders. Sweat drops ran down his face as he found himself trapped between the desk and his childhood duel spirit companion presenting herself to him fully. His body betraying him as he felt his hands touch her hips, bringing a smile to her face.

"You still thinking that you're not ready for your first time?" Yubel asked and Jaden instantly looked away, his face still read.

"Well...yeah you know, um...maybe it's too soon" Jaden awkwardly replied.

Yubel looked down and chuckled, she brought her hips closer and rested them on his groin with the only space separating them was between their chests.

"Well from what I am feeling, a certain something is saying the opposite" she informed him.

Jaden now confused turned his attention back to her. The redness of his face had dimmed down and he appeared to look like his old self again.

"What are you on about? What is saying the opposite?"

Yubel leaned back and removed one of her hands, the other still draped over his shoulder. With her free hand, she pointed downwards. Jaden still confused followed the direction she was pointing and like a gunshot his eyes went wide and the face returned to the shade of red as he now sees what Yubel is taking about. A bulge is showing in his trousers, another sign of his body betraying him.

"Ah...this is not what it looks like" Jaden gawked out as he stared at the bulge. "Its...err...a reaction of a...err."

Yubel giggled and leaned her hips forward again, the bulge now touching her body and she adjusted her footing so that her right foot is on the desk.

"Oh yes it is a reaction alright, a good reaction" she whispered as she wrapped her arm back around Jaden's head. "And don't deny it by saying that you are not getting into this as I can feel your hands groping my butt."

True to her words, his hands had moved from her hips and are caressing her ass. Jaden was now going through two things, the first is the warm feeling growing inside him and his body is being overtaken by pure instinct. The second was at the back of his mind, he could hear himself screaming "What the fuck am I doing. How did I not notice I am touching her butt!" He then felt something rub against him, looking down once he saw that Yubel had positioned herself so that she could rub against the bulge in his pant with her vagina. His hair stood on end and his heart began to beat rapidly like a locomotive at top speed. Yubel then brought her face closer to his, their noses just millimetres from touching.

"Still think it's too soon my king?" Yubel spoke and Jaden saw the arousal her face as her eyes pleaded for him make a move, despite the fact she was making the moves. "Do you hate what is happening?"

"Well...no...It feels...nice, I don't hate it as...well...you know. But yeah I still think...its...err" Jaden tried to say but his admittance that he did not hate what was going on was all she needed to hear as she leaned closer.

"Shush my king, let your worries wash away. Now let us start...right...here" Yubel said as her breaths turned into gasps as her mouth got closer to his.

"Yeah...okay" was all Jaden could say just as their mouths were about to connect. Both of their breath quickened and the rhythm of her movements remained the same. Instinct had kicked as they were about to begin, when several loud knocks on the cabin door startled them. Their faces gaped in shock and panic as they thought someone was about to come in.

"Jaden...hey you still in there" the voice of Syrus spoke through the door.

"Yeah one sec" Jaden blurted out and Yubel gawked at him.

"Why on earth did you answer him?!" she squeaked, her voice still quite. "You could have stayed quiet and he would have left!"

Jaden grinned sheepishly and gently pushed Yubel to the side so he can get to the door. Yubel was still gawking as she made herself transparent just as he opened the door. He leaned his head around the door frame however as he still had the bulge between his legs. He then saw both Syrus and Bastian outside and they were waiting for him.

"Hey guys, what's up?"

"What's up, exploring the ship is what's up" Syrus stated and gave his cheesy grin. "You in?"

Jaden looked to Bastian and saw the Ra Yellow applicant nod.

"It is coming to midday and truth be told the little guy's stomach started rumbling so we are going to find the cafeteria of this ship" Bastian explained in detail which annoyed Syrus when he mentioned the kid's stomach. "You want to join us."

Seeing a chance, Jaden took it.

"Yeah sure, give me a sec. Just need to use the toilet."

And with that Jaden closed the door and rushed to the on suite bathroom, Yubel became solid once more and moved to join Jaden.

"Heh heh, well that is certainly bad timing" she called out, her tone mixed with awkwardness and humour. "Well anyway you still have that excited fellow to deal with so shall we make it a quick one or..." she was about to say but stopped as she heard something from the bathroom.

The trickle of water hitting water and it didn't take an Einstein to figure out what it was.

"Seriously?" Yubel asked through the bathroom's open doorframe. "How can you pee while in an erected state?"

"Yubel please a little privacy" she heard Jaden reply but that didn't stop her.

"Oh c'mon it nothing I haven't seen before" she retorted and entered the bathroom just as Jaden finished and started to wash his hands. For a second it seemed that things were about to continue off but once she entered she saw something that stopped her in her tracks. Jaden was trying to avoid eye-contact yet his face was still red and since he was back to his old self, he is back to the not going to happen state but it was downstairs that shocked her. "Jaden, where did the erection go?"

The bulge had disappeared and Jaden could only chuckle at the situation.

"Err...unsexy thoughts" he explained and sweat dropped as he received a 'what the fuck' look from Yubel. "Anyway I'm kind of hungry myself, I wonder if they have fried shrimp. See you later unless you want to join us."

Before Yubel could say anything, Jaden slipped passed her. Trying not to glance at her otherwise his body would betray him again and excited the cabin, leaving Yubel alone and staring at the door with wide eyes.

Duel Academy Cruise ship: New Student Sleeping Quarters Main Hallway (Bow)

As Jaden closed the door, Syrus was already ahead by a few feet as Bastian waited patiently and walked beside Jaden as they headed in the direction they think is the right route to the ships dining area. Jaden looked to the eager Syrus as they headed for the nearest stairway to the upper deck as usually on ships like these the upper decks would lead them to their destination as long as they find a wall map of sorts.

"Phew, thank you Syrus. Otherwise I would have lost and ended up...well...fucking" he thought to himself as thought the situation was pleasant and in some part he wasn't against it. It was something he still felt that he wasn't ready for, even if his own body has other ideas. Thinking of a way to thank Syrus without giving away the fact that he was thanking him for something, Jaden looked behind him wondering if Yubel would join them. He didn't see her so he assumes that she is still in the cabin and focussed back on the task at hand.

"What do you think will be served when we get there?" Syrus asked aloud as he reached the first flight of stairs before turning back to face both Bastian and Jaden. "Come to think of it, what are your favourite foods? Mine's pizza."

Bastian appeared quite serious as he contemplated an answer for Syrus before replying.

"I don't have a specific favourite but if I did then it would have to be curry dishes" Bastian answered before turning to Jaden. "What about you?"

"Fried Shrimp is my number one dish but I do like other things" Jaden explained as he and Bastian began to make their way up the steps, following Syrus lead.

"By the way, you appear to be quite blushed Jaden" Bastian then pointed out as they reached the top of the stairs. "Something wrong?"

Jaden had hoped that no one would notice that his face was still slightly red and ask about it but reality corrected him as he struggled to think of something to say.

"Err...no nothing's wrongs. Just excited that we are getting closer to the academy" Jaden lied.

"Well then you must be really excited, what part are you excited about?"

The question was a no-brainer to Jaden as he knew exactly what to say.

"Duelling of course, there is nothing sweeter than getting your game on."

Syrus paused what he was doing and looks to Jaden confused and stumped.

"Get your game...on?" the kid asked.

Jaden sniggered as he saw Syrus's confusion.

"It's kind of my catchphrase" he explained as Syrus narrowed his eyes.

"It sounds like something a child came up with" Syrus stated and instantly Jaden felt like he was stabbed in the back hard with a pole that has a sign that says child stuff.

Bastian smirked as Jaden slowly began to fume whereas Syrus gave him a cheesy grin before heading for the wall map besides the stairs.

"C'mon, let's just find the ships restaurant and eat" Syrus said before Jaden could say anything. "Now where is the wall map, I could have sworn that one should be around...ah here it is!"

The three of them then looked at the wall map and saw the multiple floors and interests that the ship had in store for them. From restaurants to swimming pools, even an ice rink for some reason and an onboard cinema. If this ship wasn't for the academy, then it really should have been for month long pleasure cruises.

"Well I knew it was big but this makes it bigger" Bastian commented as he looked over the map, reading every detail while doing so. "We are apparently here" he revealed and pointed to a part of the map that had a little sign stating 'you are here'. "So we need to go..." Bastian then trailed off and he scanned the map further. "Here it is...the Blue Eyes Restaurant. Looks like the largest restaurant on the ship and its located..." he continued but Syrus finished the sentence for him as he gawked as the map and freaked out.

"On the other end of the ship!" Syrus cried out and began to rub his hair frantically. "How long is this boat exactly?" he asked to no one in particular but it was evident that it was directed at both Jaden and Bastian.

Jaden didn't know the answer and shrugged and simply looked to Bastian to see if he knew.

"Well if we estimate that this ship is a thousand and one hundred and eighty-eight feet long which it feels like it is, then I'd say that this ship is under half a mile in length" Bastian speculated

"Under half a mile?!" Syrus said aloud. "Are you sure about that? Because this ship feels like three miles when you look at it, maybe even more."

Amused by Syrus's statement, Jaden started to pat the kid on the head.

"It isn't that bad Sy and besides, the walk will give us an appetite" Jaden said to bring establish a silver lining but it wasn't that successful as Syrus's stomach made a grumble.

"I have an appetite already and it needs filling!"

Bastian laughed as he headed to another flight of stairs before calling to both of them.

"Well then we best get a move on. Oh and also we need to go up two more floors before we get to the right one" he revealed.

Syrus groaned and followed Bastian up the stairs with Jaden following behind. Halfway up he looked back again to see if Yubel has joined them yet. He wondered if that it takes Yubel a little longer to ease out of her state and back to her old self.

"I wonder how she is doing" he thought as they began to go up their second flight of stairs.

Back in Room One

"Fuck, fuck, FUCK!" Yubel mentally screamed at herself. "I was this close, so fucking close. Gods damn it!"

Yubel was on the floor, rubbing her face in frustration. Once Jaden had closed the door she just stayed still before collapsing backwards and started cussing at the situation. Her body still aroused from the previous events and her face flustered as she thought what had transpired. She had Jaden trapped between her and the desk. His hands on her ass and it was perfect, so perfect that she felt that Jaden would have taken control after a while and thrust himself in her but instead it was all interrupted.

"This was going to be Jaden's, my king's, first time. His freaking first time and it got busted by that kid's fucking knocking on the door!" she continued to yell in her mind. "I could even feel Jaden was getting ready for it. Sure it was slow but he didn't resist and wasn't against it but...fucking blue balls it had to get interrupted...fuck!"

Yubel then rocked side to side as she continued on her mental screams of frustration, unawares that she was watched. She arched her back and gave one last frustrated yell before collapsing back to the floor. Her chest moved rapidly as she breathed heavily until she felt herself calm down. Sitting herself upright, Yubel looked down as she parted her legs and sighed.

"And I was also just about to get wet...ugh" she groaned and stood up from the floor. She then stretched upwards and to the sides. The aroused feelings inside her body began to disappear and soon she felt a feeling of relaxation flow through her. "I guess I cannot blame the kid, my timing wasn't perfect, I should have waited for tonight. No chances of interruptions then but seriously, has that kid ever heard of room service and did that instead of calling Jaden out to a bloody food stand or something?"

As Yubel calmed down further, her wings became visible again and in turn her nipples and vagina disappeared from view. She knew that Jaden would likely not approve of having them still out, even when transparent when joining him in public. Deciding to not dwell on it further she began to hover and headed for the door.

"I'll have a better chance tonight. In the meantime, I better make sure he doesn't stuff his face with too much fried shrimp over wise he will get fat" she chuckled to herself and left the room by simply going through the closed door. Would have looked strange to someone passing by and sees a door opening and closing itself. Once she had left, a furry winged creature popped out of one of the cards on the desk and watched the door. An angelic like chirp emitted from it as it started to formulate a plan in its furry little head.

Duel Academy Cruise ship: (Trial) Student Sleeping Quarters (Stern) Room Ten

Alexis sighed as she stepped out of her luxurious on-suite bathroom. Her accommodations are a declared requirement as decreed by the Kaiba Corporation for the Obelisk Blue ranking of academy students. Five star, penthouse styled luxury though Alexis finds it overkill as it felt more like ten star in appearance. A large double bed furnished with Egyptian silk and cotton, pristine marble coloured cupboards and dressers and a large fifty-inch plasma screen TV mounted on the wall above the desk. Basically it was a room that rich kids would have in their parent's house, she herself came from a wealthy family but she preferred the basic things in life though she does spoil herself now and then if she needed to. Falling onto the bed, the bath robe she wore loosened a little as she sat up and went deep into thought. She had to have another cold shower as the one she previously had was rushed and help only for a while so she needed to take a longer one as soon as she got on the ship. She arrived with the other trial students, by helicopter, and once onboard it was straight to her room with no stopping and avoiding Zara along the way. The longer, and colder, shower helped much more because as soon as she got into her assigned cabin, the feeling grew once more. She was amazed that it didn't occur during the helicopter flight as it would have been uncomfortable considering she had to sit next to Zara. But thankfully Zara said nothing and just stared out of the window. A knock on the door distracted her from her thoughts. Wondering who it is, she stood up and headed towards the door and opened it. Her visitor came into view and she saw it was Fontaine who smiled at her.

"Hello Alexis, I apologise if I came at a bad time" Fontaine said politely as she noticed Alexis's bathrobe.

"Not at all Nurse Fontaine, how can I help" Alexis replied as she tightened her robe.

"Well you see these two seemed to know you so I wonder if you could help them get accommodated in the rooms next door" Fontaine explained and pointed to the left. Alexis instantly figured out which two the head nurse meant looked around the door and grinned.

"Hello you two" she said as both Mindy and Jasmine waved at her. "Didn't like the idea of staying with the others I take it."

"Hey!" Jasmine cried, taking some offence to Alexis's comment. "We were given the option in fact but also Mindy here said that most of the other new comers were not cute enough."

Alexis sighed and pinched her nose as the statement rang true about Mindy but also that it was said in front of the head of the Obelisk Blue Girl's dorm.

"That does sound like Mindy" she said as Mindy looked at her defiantly.

"What, it's true" Mindy stated to defend herself.

Before anything more could be said, the door to the cabin behind Fontaine opened. Everyone looked to see who it was and to Alexis's annoyance it was Zara. Zara stopped what she was doing once she saw Fontaine and the three girls outside her door.

"Miss Fontaine. I apologise if I am interrupting something" Zara said to Fontaine and noticed Alexis standing in the doorway opposite her wearing a bath robe. She gave a small smirk to Alexis who just glared in return.

"Not at all Zaria, not at all" Fontaine replied, oblivious to the interaction between Zara and Alexis. "I was just asking Miss Rhodes to help accommodate the dorm's newest members here."

Fontaine gestured to both Mindy and Jasmine, both girls waved nicely to the academy high queen but Zara just curtly nodded in reply. She had no interest in getting involved but is amused that Alexis has been placed just opposite her own cabin.

"Well I am just passing through so don't mind me" Zara said once more to Fontaine and then closed her cabin door. She then left the four of them without looking back as she headed down the corridor. Both Mindy and Jasmine watched her as she turned a corner and disappeared from view before turning back to Fontaine and Alexis.

"She was a little uptight" Jasmine bluntly pointed out and Fontaine chuckled nervously. "Who was that girl anyway?"

"Oh that is the top duellist of the entire academy, Zaria Truesdale" Fontaine explained as Jasmine looked back down the hallway Zara previously walked down. "Anyway Alexis I'll leave them in your care. Come to my office if you need anything else."

"Of course Miss "Alexis replied and Fontaine looked back to the two girls.

"Now your luggage will be delivered to your rooms quite soon. The cabin staff will ensure that everything is accounted for. If you need any help with something, Alexis will direct you to my office on the ship. It's also the vessel medical wing. Enjoy the voyage."

Both Jasmine and Mindy thanked Fontaine as she left them with Alexis. Alexis one the other hand didn't mind what was happening as it helped her to focus on something else.

"You want to come in, I am going to get dressed and afterwards we could hit the restaurant and get a drink" Alexis told them as she stepped back into the cabin.

"Sure" Mindy answered as she and Jasmine followed Alexis in and stopped once they saw what they would be getting in their own cabins.

"Oh my god this is really awesome" Jasmine exclaimed as she looked over the furniture and the room itself. "They know how to treat duellists on this ship, I mean look at the TV. It's huge!"

Alexis just grinned and closed the door before heading to a large bag. Since they were only using the ship for the night there was no reason to fully unpack so it made handling the luggage easier. Untying and taking of the bathrobe she unzipped the bag but stopped when she heard a whistle and looked up to see Jasmine looking at her.

"Well someone looks good in the looks department that's for sure" the brunette said cheekily. Alexis sighed and took out some black underwear and proceeded to put them on.

"Oh don't be daft. I don't think that way anyhow so I don't really care" she retorted as she reached into the bag and took a pair of socks.

"Oh don't say that Lex" Mindy spoke as she joined in the conversation. "I mean look at yourself, you are a real stunner. You could even make it as a model as well as a duellist."

"A model, you mean as a fashion model? No I really don't think so" Alexis replied as she put on the socks. "I don't have any interest in that either. I got too much to focus on already."

"You mean looking for Atticus?" Jasmine said without thinking first.

Alexis froze just as she pulled out a tank top and an Obelisk Blue uniform skirt. Mindy looked at Jasmine worried, thinking that she may have gone and asked the wrong thing but Jasmine continued.

"You know we are both worried too, Atticus was our friend also though Mindy here had the crush on him" Jasmine pointed out causing Mindy to squeak. "Hey leave me out of it" Mindy called out but they heard Alexis smirk and she continued what she was doing.

"I am sure he is ok, I mean he had disappeared once before and it turns out he was with a girl the whole time and you remember what you did when you got hold of him?" Jasmine continued and Alexis nodded.

"I grabbed him by the hair and told him to never worry me again or I would break his little guitar" Alexis laughed quietly. "He nearly burst into tears about that but this time it's different. He really has disappeared into thin air. No one arrived or left the island at the time, even the places he would go and disappear to have no trace of him. My brother really is missing and it is hurting me."

Alexis then began to struggle as the thought of her brother began to show that it really is bothering her. Jasmine wasted no time and hugged her, surprising Alexis but she didn't push her away.

"It's alright Lex, me and Mindy are here for you and if you want. We can help you find him. As you just said no one at the time arrived or left the island so he must still be on the island" Jasmine assured her as she broke the hug. "And besides you cannot do this alone."

Alexis nodded and felt a tear forming in her eye, not being someone who liked to cry in front of others she wiped her eyes with her hand before any tears could show.

"Thanks but to be honest I am not doing it alone anyway" she revealed, peaking the two girl's interests.

"Really? Who is it?" Mindy asked and Alexis began to regret it slightly.

"Well...someone is helping but...it doesn't matter" she declared and grabs her boots and jacket.

"Oh c'mon tell us" Jasmine asked, nit intending to let it drop. "Who is also helping, maybe we could meet with them and form a plan."

Alexis sighed and knew that there is no stopping them once they want to hear the details and nothing else.

"Alright" she said reluctantly and surrendered the detail. "Zaria Truesdale is the one helping me to find my brother."

The information slowly sunk into the girl's heads as Alexis felt a little awkward from the expressions they made. It felt like minutes until they started speaking again as they finally decided their thoughts about it.

"That girl defiantly doesn't look like the helping type" Jasmine laid it down, straight to the point and Alexis had to agree in some way as Zara is someone who wouldn't help in the slightest unless it benefitted her in return and unfortunately it did otherwise Alexis would have looked to someone else.

"Well despite that she is helping" Alexis pointed out and heads towards the door. "Can we please change the subject now? I want to talk about something else."

"Ok, got a boyfriend yet?" Mindy blurted out and Alexis chocked on her own breathing as Jasmine sniggered.

"Change subject!" Alexis called out as she opened the door.

"Girlfriend?" Mindy continued. She may have changed the subject but it was still a similar topic.

"Again change subject" Alexis called out again, hoping that Jasmine would start the conversation differently then Mindy has done.

"I have a question" Jasmine intervened, making Alexis happy as she can now avoid Mindy's questions. She doesn't have any interests of the like at present and is more in love with duelling though that kind of answer wouldn't stop Mindy from asking if Alexis has any type of interest at all.

"What is it?" she asked as Mindy pouted for not having her questions answered. Hopefully it won't be an embarrassing question as Mindy's, she was wrong.

"I noticed you didn't put a bra on. Why don't you wear bras as I am pretty sure the last time I saw you, you were wearing one?"

Alexis stand corrected as though it was an obvious question to ask it would have been better if she was asked it back in the cabin and not out in the hallway where anyone could be nearby and be listening in.

"I don't like wearing them" Alexis answered as the better chance for the question to not be brought up again is for it to be answered. "Now I will be asking the questions now and you to better answer them" she then stated and exited the cabin.

"But you haven't answered my questions yet" Mindy whined as she and Jasmine followed her out with Jasmine being the last to exit and close the door.

"And you will never get the answer" was Mindy's cocky reply from Alexis and the three then headed towards the hallways exit. "No let's go to that restaurant I mentioned and get something to eat, we'll talk more there."

Duel Academy Cruise ship: The Blue Eye's Restaurant

"No way you will be able to eat all that?" Jaden said to Syrus as his order arrived. Earlier they had managed to reach the restaurant only to find that it was a restaurant within a restaurant. McDonalds, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Yo Sushi and other brands where there making the restaurant appear more like an all you can eat brand buffet but you have to pay each service individually. Even before arriving to the restaurant itself they saw how ridiculous the ship was as they also past a shopping mall and they didn't even see that on the wall map. The walk itself has, true to Jaden's word, given all three an appetite and with the choices they had some difficult on what to pick to satisfy their appetites. Except for Syrus as once he saw the Pizza Hut counter, he instantly ran to it to make an order. Bastian finally settled with a mid-sized sushi meal and Jaden decided to go for some Cantonese style sweet and sour chicken with egg fried rice. There wasn't any fried shrimp but he wouldn't say no to egg fried rice. Once they ordered they got themselves a table, though it wasn't hard as there were barely a few tables already filled which made them wonder how many were on the ship. They received their orders at a reasonable pace which defiantly felt like real good service but it was the last order to arrive which was Syrus's order that stopped Jaden and Bastian from digging into their meals. This was because Syrus had ordered himself a large fourteen-inch pepperoni pizza and it the cheesy bites variant. Jaden could only ask to see if Syrus was serious about eating the large meal.

"Yeah, I had it before but I don't mind sharing some of the bites but the main pizza is all mine though because I am starving" Syrus replied and started to dig in on the nearest slice.

Jaden and Bastian glanced to each other as Syrus eat his too big for his stomach pizza.

"I bet you three pints of coke that he will not and I repeat not finish the fifth to sixth slice" Jaden whispered, offering a bet to Bastian who quietly chewed his sushi.

"I'll take that bet" he replied through mouthfuls.

As both of them began to enjoy their meals, they failed to notice the arrival of three Obelisks who sat on a table a few tables' down from them. Jade wasn't really interested in eating anything but she did get herself a pint of lemonade. Her two colleagues however got pigged themselves out as they got themselves two large meals from both McDonalds and Burger King. Apparently they haven't eaten anything all day but that shouldn't mean they had to buy two large burger meals instead of one as the large meals from Burger King are massive that an equal size burger from Mac's would be classed as an extra large.

"How can you two pig out like that and not get fat?" she asked them as they are chomping down their first burgers. "You idiots are going to make yourselves fucking sick!"

"What we're hungry" Bratt complained with his mouth full.

"Yeah we missed out breakfast and had to wait hours until we got on board" Troy also complained but at least he had better manners and waited until he was finished. "And beside we are off to the gym after."

"Still it's disgusting to watch" Jade muttered under her breath and it didn't help when Bratt burped loudly. She sipped her drink and tried to ignore them. There was some solace in Troy's words when they said that they are off to the onboard gym as it means she can be alone. The indoor pool will be vacant of people as they are more into relaxing by the outdoor pool on the top deck. She wasn't against interactions with people but she'd prefer to have more solitary time alone as it felt more relaxing and less stressful. While thinking of the time she will have to herself later on, she heard Troy make a noise, intended to get both her and Bratt's attention.

"Well well well. Looky here" he stated to both of them but they had no idea what he is going on about. "Take a look at who is just sitting over there."

Bratt and Jade looked to where Troy was indicating and saw three familiar people sitting a small distance from them. Jade's eyes narrowed when she saw Jaden and focussed back on her drink.

"Its two Slifer Slackers and a Ra" she pointed out, clearly not interested in them. "So what?"

"So what? What do you mean so what? None of the teachers are around and no disciplinary staff so why don't we go over there and say hello" Troy declared as he continued to eye the three. Bratt grinned and appeared to like the idea and also looked to them.

"Good idea" he said as he stood up from his seat and Troy did the same.

"Don't bother you two. I am not interested in interacting with them in anyway so..." Jade was informing them but as she looked up she saw that they were no longer with her and were already heading towards Jaden and the others. "For fuck sake!" she cursed and stayed where she was and watched to see what happens next.

Unawares of the two approaching thugs, things didn't exactly turn well for Jaden for a ridiculous reasons and it was that Syrus is a quick eater and is already chewing on his seventh slice. Bastian himself is quite amazed at Syrus's progress and grins at Jaden.

"You owe me three pints of coke."

Jaden groaned and grabbed one of the cheesy bite pieces; Syrus using a knife had cut the tear away pieces nearest to Bastian and Jaden from the main pizza base. Munching on it he is slightly annoyed that he lost the bet and yet still surprised that one so small, smaller than both he and Bastian could eat something that they would give up halfway.

"Seriously Sy, how are you still eating? You are going to give yourself a belly that will burst a belt."

Syrus only grinned and reached for the eighth and final piece of his pizza.

"I am a freaky eater and have an insanely high metabolism level like you wouldn't believe" he giggled. "It's in the family."

"I can see that" Bastian commented as Jaden shook his head. Upon doing so Jaden noticed two approaching Obelisk Blue students and they were looking right at him.

"Guys, I think we have a problem" Jaden informed them as the two got closer. Both Bastian and Syrus looked to see what Jaden meant and once they saw the two Obelisks they became wary and for a split second, Syrus felt a little sick. From behind them, Yubel had just arrived after getting lost for a moment as for some strange reason her ability to locate Jaden was blurred. So she had to use the alternative way, wall map. She was also unsure how to talk to Jaden considering earlier but she was also certain that things remain the same.

"Hey Jaden, everything o..." she began to say but then noticed the two Obelisks squaring up to Jaden. "Oh for...what now?"

Other side of the restaurant: Port Entrance

"Oh wow this is huge" Mindy gasped as the row of stalls serving foods from multiple top brands.

"There is a lot but I don't want to ruin my figure and I don't see any less fatty choices" Jasmine moaned even though the smell was very appealing.

"There is a subway further down the aisle that I can see" Alexis pointed out and Jasmine attitude changed.

"Oh good, something that isn't fast food" she happily said even though not all the stalls delivered fast food entirely.

As both Mindy and Jasmine headed to their chosen stalls, Alexis approached one that just offers milkshakes. As she did so she noticed a familiar black haired girl sitting with her back to Alexis. What's more she was sitting alone and is not with her usual grouping but she was at a table with one heck of a mess with some half eaten fast food products on the table. Being a person that didn't approve of littering, she changed her direction and headed for the table instead. The girl unawares that Alexis was approaching from behind, slowly drank her drink will and watching a certain event unfold a few tables down.

"I hope you plan to clean after yourself Princeton" Alexis declared once she was just behind the girl in question.

Jade turned her head to see Alexis stare down at her.

"Sorry to burst you bubble Rhodes but this isn't my mess" Jade lazily replied as she returned to her drink. "It's Troy and Bratt's mess."

Alexis huffed as she looked to the mess again two half eaten burgers and two that are not even been seen to yet. Fries all over the wrappers, it just looked like whoever was sitting there eating this food has never heard of simple table manner.

"Where are your thugs then? Normally they are with you for your beck and call?"

Jade took some offence to this and glared at Alexis.

"They are not for my beck and call, they are just around and as to where they are..." she argued and pointed to them. "They are just there, talking to some slackers."

Alexis looked towards what Jade was pointing at and recognised the 'slackers' Jade described as she saw Jaden, Bastian and Syrus looking at two Obelisks who are clearly not there for a talk. Alexis glared at the back of the two as Mindy and Jasmine rejoined her.

"Hey Lexi...whoa what got you mad?" Mindy asked before following her gaze to the table Alexis is looking at. "Oh it's B plus, C and D."

"Seriously?" Jasmine asked Mindy in awe. "You really got to remember their names. Speaking of which, Alexis what are their names exactly?"

Alexis didn't say anything but instead started walking towards the table in question, leaving the two with Jade who started to get interested due to Jasmine's and Mindy's statements.

"Wait, Alexis where are you going?" Mindy called out as she watched her get closer to the table. The two of them were about to follow when a noise to their right caught their attention as Jade stood up.

"Do you two know Rhodes?" the black haired Obelisk asked them and Mindy took a closer look at her which caused Jade to become confused.

"And who are you exactly?" Jasmine asked as Jade turned her attention from the staring girl to brunette.

"Someone who asked you a question first" she responded and looked to the table where Jaden and the others sat. "And do you know those three also?"

"Not precisely, we did meet them but they were with Lexi so she knows them better. Oh and I'm Mindy, this is Jasmine. We're Lexi's best friends" Mindy replied but gained the annoyance from Jasmine.

"Hey don't answer her. We don't even know her" Jasmine pointed out with Mindy answering back in defence of her actions but Jade was no longer paying attention as she watched the events that is happening a few tables down.

"Rhode's knows those slackers, well this is unexpected."

Jaden's, Syrus's and Bastian's table

Jaden could only stare back as the two Obelisks were staring at him hard, Bastian gave no impression but it was clear to Jaden that he was preparing to act if something goes south and Syrus, he had started to duck under the table which was understandable as the two blue uniformed thugs are trice his size.

"For the fifth time, can I help you and please stop with the staring. It's making you two look like creeps" Jaden pointed out but they still didn't say a word. He didn't like the atmosphere the two were giving off and would like them to leave but he knew at the same time that they had no interest in leaving at all.

"Jaden" he heard Yubel call to him from behind. "Who are these clowns and why are they staring at you?"

"I don't know Yubel but at the same time I'm glad you are here. Took you long enough" Jaden mentally replied back. He didn't look behind him but he is sure that Yubel was happy to hear that from him.

"I got lost and don't ask me how as I don't know myself. Anyway let's deal with these two" she replied.

"I am open to suggestions" Jaden pointed out as the two continued to stare at him. It felt like hours but then one of them started to speak.

"You the slacker that beat Crowler, I bet you got lucky in that duel" one of them said, not taking his eyes of Jaden.

"And so what if I did" Jaden retorted and waited to hear their comments on his reply but they then started to laugh and point.

"You hear that Troy, the slacker admitted he got lucky. Perhaps we should teach this welp a lesson in knowing his place" the other one laughed out as he pointed at Jaden's face.

"Yeah Bratt I heard him and to be honest there is no point. We would be wasting precious time with a red wonder" the first one. Troy, replied to the second one, Bratt.

"Red wonder, what does that mean" Jaden wondered as he stared at the two laughing blue's. "So it's Troy and Bratt huh? Mind telling me what your problem is?"

As if he just pressed a detonator, the two Obelisks stopped laughing and leaned closer to Jaden's face. Their attitudes have also changed and they now appear very pissed as if Jaden had crossed the line somewhere. Bastian as if sensing that something is definitely going to go south prepared himself while still sitting and got into a position to jump off the seat and tackle the nearest Obelisk Blue if he needs to. Syrus just gulped as the stare down got more intense.

"Something I said?" Jaden casually asked but on the inside he felt that he was in a dangerous corner as the two thugs maintained their pissed of glares at him.

"You don't have the right to address us by our names slifer slacker. You address us as sir or don't talk to us at all" Troy growled in Jaden's face as Bratt nodded slowly.

Jaden really didn't like their attitude and pretended to give it some thought.

"Well if you want me to be courteous to you both then you should do the same to me but since you didn't well...you both can take a hike!"

Syrus and Bastian were surprised a little as they heard Jaden's bold statement as while Bastian was impressed with Jaden's reluctance to cower at these two, Syrus thought Jaden was bat-shit crazy. Yubel grinned at Jaden as she always found Jaden's refusal to give ground to bullies and scumbags to be an attractive trait but she became worried when the two scumbags in-question began to laugh. Jaden's instincts kicked in as he slowly got up from his seat yet kept his attention on the two who kept laughing and didn't care that he got up from his seat.

"You know what Bratt, I think you were right" Troy said aloud as his laughter slowed down. "I think we should teach this welp a lesson."

"Yeah" Bratt said quite cocky and also dark as he stepped forward towards Jaden.

Before anything further happened, a voice from behind them all stopped them in their tracks.

"That's enough you two. Why don't you piss off and leave them alone!"

It was then they realised that Alexis had joined in and she was glaring at the two Obelisks hard, perhaps harder than they were when they stared down at Jaden. Both Troy and Bratt were surprised at first as they didn't expect her to interfere but that didn't last as they began to glare at her also.

"Fuck off Rhodes this has nothing to do with you!" Bratt yelled at her.

"Yeah and since when did you become a slacker lover?" Troy too also yelled. "Anyway stay out of it. It doesn't concern you."

Alexis however didn't back off and instead did the opposite.

"Well for your information it does concern me!" she retorted and looked to Jaden and the others. "You three ok?"

Before Troy and Bratt could intervene and tell her to get lost once more, Jaden answered her before they said a word.

"Yeah Alexis, we're ok. Just dealing with two punk-ass assholes who think they are on the top of the world."

If Jaden was treading on a thin line, then he almost crossed it as the two turned their attention once more on him as well as on Alexis.

"Excuse me? You two know each other? Well it doesn't change shit, we're still going to teach you a lesson!" Troy declared but as he began to lunge at Jaden. Bastian sprang into action and tackled him to the ground. Bratt was surprised at first quickly recovered and tried to assist Troy but Jaden tackled him from behind. Both thugs tried to get free but they were not able to do so as Jaden and Bastian kept a solid grip and ensured that they stayed down.

"What the hell!" Bratt yelled out and continued to struggle. "Oi get off me slacker!"

Jaden grinned and maintained his grip as Bastian did the same, some of the staff from the stalls who were watching the situation seemed amused that the two Obelisks were tackled by their supposed to be victims but at the same time they didn't approve of fights.

"Oi kids! Knock that off or we will get the disciplinary committee in here!" one of them called out.

"But we didn't start it. These two did" Jaden replied, trying to explain the situation.

"Don't care! I am ending it!" was his reply.

Sighing as he sees that he has no other option, Jaden got up from Bratt and Bastian did the same as Troy. The two got up and once again squared against Jaden but now they did the same to Bastian.

"Big mistake Ra. You should have stayed out of it" Troy threatened but Bastian wasn't even intimidated.

"Ra huh, well that explains why you called Jaden a slifer...slacker was it? You know what dorms we are in so I have to ask. How did you come by that information?" Bastian asked. The two didn't answer at first but kept glaring. It was clear that they did not like the fact that they were just floored by lesser ranked duellists, even more so when one of them is a Slifer Red.

"Us three were there at the results lobby. We overheard what was said and that's how we know you just got lucky" Bratt explained loudly and pointed at Jaden to point him out as the lucky one. But it was what he said that echoing in Jaden's head as he looked back at the two.

"Well you two must be stupid because from where I am standing, I am seeing two not three" Jaden pointed out but Bratt was quick to respond.

"She was with us also so that makes three smart-ass!" Bratt stated and pointed to the table where Jade was. All eyes at Jaden's side, including the invisible Yubel looked and saw her looking back at them. Jade in response groaned and buried her face in her hand as the one thing she did not want was happening thanks to both Bratt and Troy. Jaden upon seeing her recognised Jade instantly and without thinking called out to her.

"Hey Jade, are you with these clowns?" he asked, surprising not just Troy and Bratt but Alexis too.

"Wait Jaden, you know her?" she asked and before he could reply, thug one and two jumped right in.

"What the fuck slacker, that's Miss Princeton to you and how the hell do you know her name?" Troy butted in.

Jaden could only think that these two really needed to chill out and just, well chill.

"I met her earlier today back at the exam centre, so what and she told me her name. First name was introduced first by the way."

The two boys appeared angrier as they did not like what they were hearing at all and it was clearly evident to Jaden that an actual fight is going to happen but fortunately it was stopped from ever happening by someone else.

"Bratt, Troy! Stop this! You are clearly embarrassing yourselves so leave it!"

All turned to Jade as she approached them, followed by Jasmine and Mindy who followed her as they are interested in what may happen next.

"I told you two not to get involved with these slackers and what did you do. You get involved and worse you just went and included me which I specifically said earlier that I had no interest in interacting with them" Jade stated clearly to the two boys and their attitude dropped sharply as they now clearly realised that they are in serious trouble.

"Sorry Jade but c'mon he admitted that he is a lucky soon to be flunky. We need to tell people like him that they have no place at the academy." Troy complained but Jade was having none of it.

"That may be but I still said not to get involved and when I say not get involved I mean do not get involved!" Jade said, putting her foot down in the argument before looking to Jaden and the others. "They are not worth our time and attention. They will drop out like the rest, now get back to you grub and don't make a scene."

Troy and Bratt dropped their heads in shame which intrigued Jaden, Bastian and Syrus as from the looks of it being part of a corporation that is competing with the renowned Kaiba Corp brings a lot of weight and influence. The two Obelisks looked two each other and back to Jade.

"Sorry...we'll just get our stuff and leave these losers alone" Bratt mumbled as he and Troy made their way past Jade and back to the table.

Alexis though happy that the situation is over was still rather pissed with them as she eyed the two leave them and back to the mess of a table where Jade was previously sitting. Once they were away from earshot she turned to Jade before the girl could leave.

"Didn't expect you to come and help Princeton" Alexis bluntly put it to her.

"I didn't do it to help Rhodes. I was just speaking the truth" Jade replied and turned to leave but was stopped by Jaden.

"Regardless if you did it to help or not, thanks all the same" Jaden spoke out and held out his hand in an attempt to shake hers but received nothing but an emotionless look as she just eyed the hand. "Well I guess that warmth from earlier has subsided" he commented to himself but she heard it.

"Warmth, what warmth?"

Jaden grinned at her which annoyed her a little but didn't say anything and waited for his reply.

"You were a bit friendlier back at the exam centre when you met us after my duel with Crowler. You even went as far as to promise to give me and mostly Syrus an apology for what you said also" Jaden explained and Jade was just dumb folded as what he said was true but it would only happen if a certain criterion that she mentioned was met and it was not so she owed no apology at all. Thinking that Jaden has forgotten it or is stupid to think that she would feel pity and give it, she leaned closer to Jaden and stared at him with cold eye. Syrus seeing her face Jaden like that made him a little intimidated whereas Bastian stayed where he was. Alexis however didn't like the feeling of where this could be going and prepared to step in if need be. Mindy and Jasmine just watched and became more interested as if it was a live thriller or soap drama that they are presently watching.

"Perhaps you have forgotten Slifer, is that I would only do so if you met my demands of getting into either Ra Yellow or in some miracle, Obelisk Blue. But you didn't so don't expect it anytime soon, better yet don't expect it all" Jade said, her tone emotionless like her eyes and though her body language isn't hostile. It did give the impression that she no longer cared. Everyone else looked to Jaden wondering what he would do but to their surprise and to Jade's but she didn't show it. Jaden grinned and began to chuckle.

"What is so funny?" she asked, her tone remaining the same as Jaden grinned wider.

"Oh I know that I didn't meet your demands so that's why I am going to get you to say it through my demands" Jaden explained and the only reaction he got was a raised eyebrow from Jade. The others became confused except for the two girls who really are now watching the events unfold like it was a television channel.

"What demands?"

"I believe I said that in the case I do get placed in the red dorm, I would prove the ranking system wrong. Am I correct?"

Jade knew exactly what he was talking about. Sure he may say he would do that but unbeknownst to him, she already heard others say the exact same thing back in the trial year and each one was filled with disappointments.

"So, it doesn't change anything" she pointed out but again Jaden surprised her by shaking his head and this time the surprised showed on her face and is seen by the others.

"Allow me to detail it out. I am not going to just prove the ranking wrong but I am going to do it by making every other Slifer Red student prove it wrong also. I am going to make the Slifer Red dorm the best dorm in the entire academy and by the end of the first academic year. No one will see the red students as lucky go flunkies as your two friends put it but as top notch duellists who not just win duels but also have fun as well. After all, who doesn't enjoy have fun in duels?"

Any feature or expression of surprise or shock that Jade was suppressing is now visible for all to see, the unemotional eyes that she had earlier changed to dumbstruck awe as she heard every word he just said. The doubts she had felt previously about him suddenly felt light for a moment before being replaced by a new feeling, amusement. Starting slowly, she began to grin and then she started to laugh but it wasn't a cruel or innocent laugh but more in-between. Alexis was stunned as this was a first that she was seeing Jade act like this as throughout the trial year, she and the other Obelisks were cold and ignored the red students entirely. Some were challenged but never ended well. Syrus and Bastian for a moment thought that Jaden had gotten through to Jade but then she pointed to Jaden and eyed him.

"You are joking right. You expect me to believe that? At the start of the trial year there were a hundred and ten students in the red dorm and all but one of them flunked out before the third term. They only stayed for half a year and the one who stayed hasn't taken part in a duel from the very start!"

Jaden, Syrus and Bastian gawked at this information, they thought that it was because of the rank system and Kaiba deliberately made the red dorm have that background but it was because the students themselves.

"Really, so you're saying me, Syrus, those on the coach and this other will be the only Slifer Reds in the entire academy?"

Jade smirked at his question and didn't answer as it was Alexis who answered him.

"Technically no, there were other exams earlier this month. The one you took part it was the last of them" Alexis explained bringing some ease to the situation. "There are other Slifer Red students on the island but nowhere near the previous number."

"And each one already has the urge to flunk out and quit. They will most likely leave before the start of winter" Jade butted in and to Jaden's shock, Alexis nodded in agreement.

"Wow, I guess I got my work cut out for me. Anyway it's better than nothing so I will start once we get there."

Jade's face dropped and became very confused, and she wasn't the only one as everyone else including Yubel who was equally shocked about the Slifer situation looked at Jaden and wondered if they heard right.

"I'm sorry I must have misheard. What are you saying exactly?" Jade demanded.

"I am saying that this is what I am going to do so. I am going to make the Slifer's number one and yeah I can see that it looks impossible but I like a challenge."

Once more everyone was still and took in what Jaden had just said. Yubel could only grin and floated to his side as the others stayed quiet.

"Well this is something, in just one day you have made one heck of a declaration and we haven't got to the academy itself yet. I must say you definitely know how to create suspense."

"I am only being honest and besides what I said is what I will do. I am going to do what I had just laid out" Jaden replied and Yubel began to shiver.

"Oh that determination is making me shiver in excitement; I cannot wait to see how you pull it off" Yubel stated and Jaden grinned. "And I cannot wait to see more of this determination tonight."

Jaden's grin slowly dropped and slyly looked to his left so that the others didn't notice.

"Hang on but don't you think enough is enough?"

"You didn't object to it."

Jaden face dropped as he knows clearly well that he didn't go against it and that he almost went along with it. No matter what, Yubel has the upper hand and there wasn't really anything he can use to argue back with.

"Hey what is up with you?"

He looks back up and sees Jade looking at him confused.

"Oh nothing just a thought about something else so Jade what do you say?" Jaden replied and asked her. She said nothing but seemed to be contemplating it, and then she just turned on her heel.

"No."

"No? What do you mean no?" Jaden questioned, confused by her reaction.

"I mean no. You are not the first to say something as ludicrous as that so why should I believe you" she explained and waited to hear his reply. When he did, what he said she felt was just as foolish.

"Well I suppose I can challenge you to a duel in order to change your mind."

Jade turned her attention back to him and faced him, her attitude hadn't changed but the others were more curious than ever. Alexis at first was impressed with Jaden's statements and was equally unimpressed with how Jade reacted but hearing him issue a challenge to Jade's face was very gratifying to watch. Syrus however jumped in and though Jaden had lost it.

"Are you crazy or do you just challenge anyone. I mean earlier you challenged the Disciplinary Chairman to a duel before we even got on the ship" Syrus blurted out "Are you addicted to duelling or what?"

Both Alexis and Jade turned their attention to Syrus, both of them confused as to what the small kid had just said.

"Jaden did what?" Alexis asked.

"He challenged the Disciplinary Chairman" Syrus said once more and both girls turned back to Jaden who was now rubbing the back of his head and looked quite embarrassed.

"Well to correct what Syrus said, I actually asked the Disciplinary head on what deck she uses as you know, a deck is practically an extension of yourself so I was curious and asked her" Jaden explained on what really happened. "But unfortunately she says that she doesn't duel so I cannot challenge her even if I wanted to."

Jade once more gawked as Alexis was highly amused.

"He went and asked the chairman if she has a deck and if she did he would duel her. This guy clearly likes to duel" Alexis thought and then looked to Jade. "So Princeton, does that sound like a flunky to you!"

Jade was still dumbstruck as Jaden just casually admitted that in some way he did in a sense challenge the Disciplinary Chairman. She had no idea what to view him as but she knew that thinking Jaden had any smarts about it was way off the table as who in their right mind would challenge a member of the academies rule enforcers, let alone the head of them. She crossed her arms and sighed.

"You really are bonkers. I mean what kind of idiot does that before getting on the boat" she pointed out and as if on cue, that certain idiot answered.

"Me" Jaden replied, pointing to himself and the group couldn't help but giggle at that except for Jade.

"I was being rhetorical slacker" Jade groaned.

"Oh well anyway the challenge stands and since I am guessing that due to you're still unconvinced is because that you have been challenged before but they instead...flunked out I take it?" Jaden asked and in response Jade nodded very quickly. "Then how about this. You decide when and where we duel from the first day at the academy, sound good?"

The offer was surprisingly generous and it gives her the right of choosing when the duel will be and where they will face each other but Jade still wasn't convinced. Though he may be serious about it at first there is always the likely possibility that all the rest, he gives up and flunks bringing humiliation to the academy since the flunking of the original Slifer students it nearly hit the news and would have given the academy a negative rep. Not going to fall this one like the others, she shook her head.

"You really are going to go along with this?" she asked him, earning a grin in response.

"It's a promise" Jaden replied and Jade then glared once more at him, the lack of emotion once more in her eyes. It appears that Jaden said something she didn't like and for a moment Jaden became a little concerned but never showed it as she began to speak again.

"Let me give you some advice, never give a girl a promise you cannot keep" she stated and earned a stern glare from Alexis for not giving him a chance to prove it but Jaden maintained his smile.

"Well then, I guess that it won't be a problem as I always keep my promises. I'll see you at the academy then" Jaden assured her and though it seemed to sink in, it was apparent that she heard enough as she just turned on her heel and left them to themselves. Alexis watched her go and couldn't believe her attitude but then again she knows someone much worse.

"I suppose that could have gone better" Jaden said aloud and looked back to his friends. "Now where are those cheesy bite pieces, after that I do feel hungry again."

With Jade

"What is that boy thinking?" she thought as she made her way out of the restaurant area. "He just goes and challenged me to a duel. I have no time for slackers such as him, even though he did sound genuine but what is that talk of making the Red Dorm the best in the academy. That will never happen."

Jade was so distracted with her thoughts that she didn't see the person in front of her and bumped into them.

"Hey watch where you're go…." she began to say but stopped when she sees that she bumped in Zara who just stares coldly at Jade.

"I believe it is I who should be saying that Princeton" Zara bluntly stated but it didn't bother Jade at all.

"And I believe that normal people walk around another instead of standing still and letting themselves get bumped into."

Normally one would flinch or feel a sense of intimidation when facing or being near Zara but Jade wasn't fazed at all. She was one of the few like Alexis who can stand up to Zara and not feel threatened unless Zara happens to know somethings which most of the time she does. Zara smirked and moved around Jade and headed towards the restaurants. Jade continued walking as she headed towards her quarters.

"Any word from your brothers" Zara then called out suddenly and Jade froze.

"That's none of your business, why do you care."

She hears Zara turn on her heel and approach her from behind, Jade slowly turned around with her arms crossed as the High Queen got closer. They both stared at each other without showing a piece of emotion. Even the smirk Zara had on her face displayed no emotion at all.

"Well since you are currently representing the Princeton Group in the duelling world I would assume that they would be in touch to see if their asset is doing her job" Zara explained causing Jade to roll her eyes.

"Currently?" Jade grinned as she eyed away from Zara sarcastically. "You mean always."

"No I mean currently. I received an offer from your brothers over our summer break well two offers, first as my sponsor and the second as a partner."

Jade stopped what she was doing and stared at Zara who continued her smirk as she stared back.

"Partner? What do you mean?"

"Well" Zara began as she turned on her heel and moved to the wall and leaned on it. "Since you don't inform them of any progress and also don't contact them much. They deem it wise to get results elsewhere so they asked for me."

The information did not sit well with Jade as her face twisted in annoyance and felt angry as she realised that as much as she wanted to avoid it. She will have to contact them and from that she felt her stomach turn. Zara seemed to finally show a bit of emotion as she watched Jade's infuriation to be rather enjoyable.

"Impatient bastards. It has only been a trial year at the academy so there wasn't much in terms of results. How the hell am I going to produce results when the real academic year is starting tomorrow" she muttered angrily, which amused Zara a bit more.

"Not my problem" Zara stated and moved from the wall and continued heading down the corridor. "Best get in touch otherwise I might be getting your job."

Jade glared at Zara's before turning on her own heel and hurriedly headed to the nearest stairway to the accommodations. She was now not just hating the fact that she has to call her brothers but also dreading it.

Jaden's, Syrus's and Bastian's table

"Damn these bites are good" Jaden spoke as he took one last bite as he and the others cleared it up. "Though I am still trying to get over the fact that you ate the whole pizza."

"I can still eat another" Syrus said alarming Jaden and Bastian as the girls gaped. "Just kidding."

Chuckles emitted from the group as Jaden shook his head thinking that Syrus really meant what he said. He seriously watched a fifteen-year-old with a small body and clearly a small stomach eats a whole fourteen-inch pizza by his lonesome minus a few of the bites. And calmly states that he can still eat.

"Is your dad called Shaggy by any chance?" Jaden just blurted out, earning a few 'why?' looks from the rest.

"No my dad's called Norville. Why are you asking?"

Jaden couldn't hold it in once he heard the answer and burst out laughing, the others however smirked or cover their mouths as they didn't want to join Jaden, yet they too saw the hysterical revelation. Syrus however had no idea what is going on and was confused.

"What?" he asked, trying to figure out what was so funny.

"I'll tell you later don't worry" Bastian assured him as Jaden slowly recovered from his laughing fit. Yubel shook her head as Jaden as she floated cross-legged a both the table and sighed.

"Seriously why did you ask that out of nowhere? What was the point?"

"I couldn't help it. When he said earlier that he had high metabolism and just said he could eat another the first thing I could think of was Shaggy from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon. Don't tell me you didn't think the same thing?" Jaden replied in a bid to defend himself.

"No and why is his father's actual name funny?" Yubel inquired.

"Because Norville is Shaggy's real…." He was about to explain but stopped when he saw a familiar girl with long dark blue hair walk into the area in person. "Syrus be careful, but I think your sister just entered."

Syruus's features instantly changed from confusion to fear in a split second and was about to look behind him when Alexis sharply with one hand grabbed his shoulder and prevented him.

"Don't!" she said sharply and quietly. "No one look, appear that you didn't notice her. Ignore her and she will ignore us."

Syrus didn't need telling twice and sunk a little in his chair. Bastian didn't look back and kept his eyes forward. Jaden did the same but made small yet brief glances to Zara's position. Jasmine was confused as to what was going on and leaned over.

"Er Lex, what are you talking about?"

"Ok listen, that girl you met earlier is this one's older sister and she is really cruel to him" Alexis explained.

"How cruel are we talking about?"

"Very, I'll explain more later but for now whatever you do, do not get her attenti…"

"Oh hey there, Alexis's friend from earlier" Mindy called out stopping Alexis in her tracks. The outburst stunned the boys and Syrus in particular panicked. Alexis however sharply glanced to Mindy and gave her the best 'shut the fuck up face' she could muster.

"Mindy! Shut up!" was what screamed in her head.

With Zara

Zara was just heading to the counter to place an order for food to be sent to her accommodation when a loud girly voice surprising startled her as it came out of nowhere. Glancing to the source she realised who called her when she recognised one of the girls who was with Nurse Fontaine earlier and saw not just the second girl but Alexis and the boys as well. She also saw Alexis had her back to her and also what appeared to be that she was standing behind a chair and it didn't take a second to realise who was sitting on it. She knew most likely he would be intimidated by the thought that she is near, considering their last conversation earlier today back at the Duel Centre however she was not interested at the least and continued what she was doing and approached the counter.

"I would like to place an order to be delivered to my room."

"Of course, please hold a moment" a counter assistant said as she tapped on a tablet. Zara took a moment to glance to the table and out of the corner of her eye she saw what appeared to be Alexis sternly talking to the girl who just called her over. Smirking, she figured that Alexis noticed her enter and tried to get the others to stay quiet so she wouldn't notice but the one of the new girls was a bit dense and did the opposite.

"What would you like to order ma'am?"

"I would like a large cheesy bites pizza, the pepperoni one please."

"To share?"

"For myself."

The counter assistant paused and looked quite surprised.

"Are you sure ma'am?"

Zara sighed, personally she can handle it and due to her family's unique metabolism her appearance won't change at all but she is not going that far.

"I am not going to eat it all in one setting, I am going to save the rest for the next day, if not I may end up sharing it. I might receive some company tonight depending on…some situations."

"I see and my apologies, may I have your PDA."

Zara handed it over and waited as the PDA was scanned, for both confirmation and room number. Truth be told she did feel like eating the full thing as she hadn't eaten anything else for the full day but at the same time she had a feeling that she won't be alone later on.

Back at the table

"Are you an idiot?" Alexis grumbled to Mindy who was confused. "Why did you call out to her after I said don't get her attention!"

"Well I'm sorry for not being one of the anti-social people" Mindy pouted in a defensive manner, not seeing what she had done and Alexis rolled her eyes as a result.

"Lex just tell us what is the problem" Jasmine spoke up. "I mean she can't be that cruel, can she?"

"You have no idea" Alexis replied as Syrus nodded quickly in response.

Jaden was also keeping his head down but not so much as to indicate he was trying to hide, Bastian followed suit as he two appeared to be taking no notice of Zara's emergence but both of them, like Alexis was, are annoyed with Mindy because she couldn't read the room. Sure it was bad to judge someone who they just met despite the fact that the same rule didn't seem to apply to the girl and her 'Cute Guy' grading. But surely she must have understood something when Alexis said not to cause any attention. Despite that however, Jaden still had to take a look as though he has seen Zara on the TV from her participation in duel tournaments, he still hadn't seen her up close and out of curiosity as well as awareness. He tilted his head slightly so that he could see but also appear that he wasn't watching. What surprised him was that she appeared more stunning and alluring then she did in her profile images back when the tournaments were aired and also due to her attire as it seemed to be more of a uniformed styled regal dress than an actual uniform with the long skirt and the gap below her collar that showed some skin which almost made him forget who he was glancing at but the actions of Syrus trying to hide in his chair and not look around with Alexis hiding him with her person kept him on track. He noticed a quick motion of movement and glanced to his left to see Yubel also taking in the sight of Zara with her hand stroking her chin as if she was deducting something.

"Looks like you were right" Jaden spoke to Yubel who in turn looked at him, wondering what he meant. "She is someone I have to avoid."

"Hmm, oh from before the entrance exam. Well I did get a bad vibe when I saw her image from that duel news clip but looking at her right now I may have sugar coated it."

Jaden remained as he is, betraying no emotion on his face but what Yubel said did confuse him.

"Can you clarify on that?" he asked and she looked right at him, a very concerned expression etched on her face.

"She is dangerous. I don't know how much but I have very nagging feeling that just screams do not approach if your life depended on it!"

"Really?"

"Well…not really that extreme, maybe. But you do need to watch yourself around her" Yubel explained further as she went back to observing the girl in question.

"Don't need to tell me twice" Jaden replied as he too returned to his own sly observations.

"And even though she is…definitely hot…"

"Huh, err…Yubel?"

"…and really a sexy sight…"

"You're doing it again."

"…as well as a huge defo on the fact of being source material for a forbidden wet dream…"

"Okay you can stop right there!"

Yubel stopped what she was doing and looked to Jaden who stared at her back with an eyebrow raised. A small awkward and embarrassed grin grew on her face as she realised what she did.

"I dug too deep again didn't I?"

"You don't say."

Yubel giggled loudly yet it was unheard by the others save for Jaden himself as he rolled his eyes and wondered why does Yubel always do that when he heard Alexis whisper to them all.

"Okay it looks like she is about to leave, again no one takes notice of her, especially you Mindy!" she said while relaying the last part of the sentence to the said girl in question who just pouted. Sure enough, Zara had left the counter and was heading back for the corridor she came in from earlier. The group, including Mindy finally, didn't look and just focused on themselves as Zara left. Alexis was the only one to look up slightly to see if she was gone but as she did, she saw Zara standing at the corridor's entrance, looking straight at her. When their eyes met, Alexis suddenly felt a familiar feeling within herself and already she was regretting looking up too soon. It seemed Zara noticed this too as she gave Alexis a mug smirk and a wink before turning on her heel and continued down the exit until she was out of sight. Taking a deep breath, Alexis broke of contact to where Zara once stood and focussed back on the table.

"Right you can relax now Syrus, she is gone."

Once he heard that, Syrus began to relax and start being back to his normal self which was noticed greatly by Jasmine who looks to Alexis as the girl in question steps away from Syrus's chair and grab her own from another table.

"Hey Lex, what was that really about and why is the shorty acting like that?" she asked bluntly as Alexis sat down.

"I'll tell you later but for now let us relax a little" Alexis replied but then noticed that they were all looking at her. Slightly alarmed, she calmly relaxed before addressing them. "What?"

"I don't mean to pry but are you alright" Bastian asked first. "You seem…flustered somewhat."

"Oh its nothing, it's just sometimes Zara infuriates me. She has that effect" Alexis quickly replied.

As things finally settled, Jaden glanced to Syrus to see that the kid has settled but it seems until they get off the ship they will at some point bump into Zara again so he wondered if there was a solution of that they can go somewhere and stay until they need to retire for the night and in an instant it clicked into his head. A ship as luxurious as this has to have entertainment for its passengers therefore there is one place that is perfect, the ships arcade. Before anyone could make a move or say anything, he sharply stood up and addressed them.

"Well I don't know about you but I have an idea to pass the rest of the time, who wants to join me and head to the arcade and play some games!"

Syrus's instantly sprang into action as he too stood up sharply.

"Now that is an idea, I'm in!"

Seeing how the boy acted made Bastian laughed and gave Jaden a thumbs up.

"That sounds like a mighty fine idea. You don't mind if I join you?"

"No of course not" Jaden replied and turned to Alexis. "What about you Alexis, wanna come?"

At first Alexis wasn't sure as she felt like going back to her accommodation and back into the shower but then again she may bump into Zara a little too soon. Then again getting distracted by an arcade game wasn't a bad idea either.

"I'd be delighted; I happen to know where it is so shall we get going."

"Hey what about us" Jasmine butted in, not that she for going to an arcade but she and Mindy didn't want to be left behind without Alexis.

"You can come too if you like, I haven't got a problem with it" Jaden pointed out as though he didn't have a problem with it, he did find Jasmine pretty intimidating.

"Well follow me and I'll take us there" Alexis stated and gestured them to follow. "Oh and Mindy!"

"Yeah?"

"No cute guy charts when we get there."

Duel Academy Cruise ship: Jade's quarters

Jade scowled as she waited for the ringing to stop as she sat down with the telephone to her ear. She despised calling the corporation as it always ends up with being put on hold but in the end it was better calling her brother from her mobile. This way no funny business can happen.

"Hi and welcome to the Princeton Groups main office, how may I serve you?" a very formal and polite voice sounded through the speaker.

"Finally" she thought and replied. "This is Jade Princeton and I need to speak to one of my brothers. Are they in?"

"Ah Mrs Princeton a pleasure as always. I believe one of the CEO's is available at present, would you like me to connect you?"

"Yes please" Jade replied but deep down she didn't want to and yet she needs to have some things straighten out.

"Of course, it won't take a moment" and with that it went on hold with a ringtone now being heard, a rather annoying ringtone.

Jade groaned as she listened and waited for the call to connect, part of her wanted to hang up and never bother with the call at all but she had to go through it and true to the connectors words she didn't have to wait long.

"Yes who is it!?" a very blunt and straightforward voice spoke out and Jade sighed knowing that it had to be this brother who is at the other line.

"Slade it's me" she spoke into the receiver.

"Ah Jade I was wondering if you would ever call. Jagger was asking if you ever made contact with us yet ever since you started at the academy and now finally after twelve months you call and on the business line no less!"

Sighing once more she now regretted calling but she also knew that she had to face it sooner or later, might as well get it over with.

"This is a business call so that's why it is on the business line and also to show that it won't be a waste of time I am calling to tell you that the trial year is other and that the first official year of the new duel academy starts tomorrow."

"That's it, it's not something I didn't know about. I know this already!" she heard her brother snap through the speaker.

"I assume you got that from Zaria Truesdale? She and I had a…little talk."

It wasn't exactly the full question she wanted to ask but it is the start and she was certain she can get an answer.

"Ah I see, so you have heard that we made an offer to Mrs Truesdale. You cannot deny the opportunities the corporation can get with a duellist like her representing us."

Hearing that statement finally confirmed her suspicions.

"So you are cutting me out aren't you!?"

"Not in the slightest and now I understand the nature of this call. Don't worry you are still our main representative even though you haven't been in touch for twelve damn months and we have been losing our patience with it."

"For fuck sake it was the trial year. You are not going to receive promising results from a trial year when the duellist world is not yet has caught the attention of the academy. Mostly because the academy was in a form of silent mode until everything was fully ready."

"Uh-huh, well as excuses go that was quite logical. Very well I will inform Jagger about it and now with the academy truly now officially opening its doors, you can now inform us of your progress let's say…weekly."

With the instruction heard, she felt relieved that he wasn't requesting a daily report from her yet deep down she also knew that there was more to it.

"You do realise that you can just get the information from the teachers and no doubt the chancellor about my progress and you will find if you contact them now you'll see that I am fulfilling my duties as the corporation's representative."

A smug chuckle was heard on the other end of the line, making her to clench the phone tightly.

"Of course I know, I meant you contact us by video call so you can show your brothers who much you have…matured as a duellist."

"Video call?"

"Yes Jade, video call. Your brothers haven't see you for twelve full months, your fault I might add and we expect you to make up for it by the end of the academies first week. Understand!"

Jade swallowed hard as she heard the last bit of her brother's words.

"What if I cannot do once every week, you forget the academy will be demanding, especially if I wish to stay where I am as one of the top duellists in the academy."

"No excuses, if you end up failing to contact us at one point then you well be expected to make up for it the next week. So me and Jagger will expect to hear from you from at the end of the week and call on our private line so that no one can hear in one our family business and conversation. Now keep that in mind!"

The line then disconnected leaving her alone with a bleeping tone emanating from the speaker. Putting the phone down she leaned back in her sit and stare at the rooms ceiling.

"Why do I have to go through with this" she said aloud as she realised that her yearly escape had ended.

Many hours later (late in the evening)

After finding the arcade, Jaden and the others practically went full swing and spent the entirety of the day playing each and every arcade game repeatedly to no end. They played on the racers and shooters while the girls mostly used the dance games even going so far to challenge the boys only to regret it as Mindy found that she couldn't catch up with Bastian like he had a PhD in dancing. And Jasmine found that Jaden was an equal on the punching machine which impressed her even though she threatened that he better not beat her top score. Syrus had a great time himself as despite his size he can use the arcades well but turned into an absolute demon on the shooters where he seemed to change into a different person. Especially when he started cursing for each enemy opponent she shoots down causing the others to wonder at first where the real Syrus was and where did the little doppelganger come from. By the end of the day they had played so much that they were famished but at the same time was tired so they all decided to call it a night not just because were tired but also because a member of staff came to them and informed them that they had to leave as they had to be back at their respected quarters before lights out. It appeared despite being a luxury cruise ship it follows the rules of a boarding school. As they headed to the deck where the accommodations where, their route was abuzz in conversation. Mostly from Mindy and Syrus.

"You really are terrifying do you know that" she was saying.

"What do you mean?"

"When you grip those wired gun controllers, you stop being so cute and you become a loud mouth miniature biker boy…but with glasses instead of muscles and tattoos."

"Wait really?" Syrus questioned as he is told the detail of his alternate ego on shooters. "Never was told it like that before."

The others smirked yet both Jasmine and Alexis eyed Mindy with amused curiosity.

"So your into biker boys huh?" Alexis joked. "I didn't know you find beer breath and bad body odour cute."

Mindy reacted quite comically and looked like she was going to vomit as if a mental picture of such an image appeared in her mind.

"What…ew…no yuck. There is no way that is happening. I wasn't saying it like that!"

The embarrassment on Mindy's face became redder as Jasmine laughed. The boys laughed too with Jaden laughing the loudest but he was stopped when Jasmine wrapped her arm around the back of his neck. For a moment it looked like they were bonding of sorts, even Yubel whistled causing Jaden to blush lightly but it turns out wasn't the case.

"You better not be making fun of my friend buster otherwise you won't be needing a punch machine to know when I am serious."

Alexis was about to intervene believing that Jasmine was taking it a bit far but to her surprise Jaden just simply turned his head faced her square in the face.

"Got it, I'll tell Alexis no more biker boy body odour jokes from now on otherwise its boxing time."

Not the reaction Jasmine wanted as she wanted to tease the 'D' rank but it did impress her. She then burst out laughing and patted him on the back.

"You know what, you're alright" she grinned as Jaden relaxed a little but then she grabbed him by the collar. "But seriously don't mock any of my mates, Lex included."

"Yes ma'am."

At least they won't turn into enemies Alexis thought with relief as in the past when boys try to be friendly with Jasmine or try to make a move on her, it didn't really end well for them. They then came to the end of the corridor with it connecting to another.

"Well our rooms are this way so see your guy's tomorrow" Alexis told them as the boys began to head the other way.

"Sure thing, see you girls later."

And with that they split with Jaden, Syrus and Bastian returning back to their rooms leaving the girls alone as they too headed back.

"Well today was a fun day. To think that there was someone who can match me at the punching machine" Jasmine boasted as they turned a corner.

"Yeah I'm surprised that he can keep pace, so you think he is boyfriend material."

"Mindy, seriously! Alexis groaned. "You have just met him today, rated him by that daft cute guy ranking of yours and now you are thinking of dating him."

"Not me, I mean for Jasmine."

"Whoa there hold the phone a moment, that is not what I meant!"

Soon Jasmine and Mindy got into one heck of a debate and Alexis wasn't that concerned as it was their usual when Mindy brings up a possible boyfriend option for Jasmine and it goes on until either one of them changes the subject.

"My choice for myself is that cute one, Bastian. Now he is dreamy."

"You said the same thing about the last guy."

"And the argument goes on" Alexis thought as it went on again this time it was Mindy on the defensive as Jasmine went on and on with all the boys Mindy called dreamy but never actually went out or talked with any of them. It was hilarious to watch as they continued debating and at some points arguing. As they got closer to their destination, Alexis suddenly without warning collapsed onto her knees. Not because she was ill but she felt a huge rush went straight to her head causing her to stumble. Both Jasmine and Mindy stopped what they were doing and noticed that Alexis had fallen and in a panic they rushed to her to see if she was alright.

"Hey girl you ok" Jasmine asked as Alexis pulled herself up from the floor.

"Yeah I am fine. I think I need an early night" Alexis replied but unfortunately, that wasn't the truth and she knew it but had no choice but to lie to them as she brushed herself off. "Probably had too much fun at the arcade."

"Are you sure Lex. I was hoping we can hang out slumber party style like we did back when for old time's sake" Mindy confessed.

"Don't worry about me and besides we will have all the time we need to do that once we reach the academy" Alexis reassured her as she continued walking with the two of them following behind closely. "Also wait until you see the dorms main bathroom, it's the size of a hall size pool."

Mindy squealed when she heard about the pool sized bath with Jasmine asking if Alexis was joking but when she confirmed that wasn't, but only made Mindy more excited.

Back with the boys.

"I'm starving" Syrus groaned as they got closer to their rooms but it turns out though the arcade was closer than the restaurants, it was still quite a walk.

"Look at it this way, at least you will be able to burn off that pizza" Bastian pointed out.

"Bastian, I think he already did that when he went full blown predator earlier today on the shooters" Jaden further commented. "Also on that note your hungry again?"

"I was already hungry after I finished the pizza."

Bastian and Jaden could only sweat drop as they finally reached their destination just in time it seems as members of the disciplinary committee were making a roll call with the new students who were there. It seemed that not all the of them went exploring and chose to stay in either their rooms or just remained in the near vicinity though some did have what appeared to be popcorn which made the three of them wonder if there was also a cinema on the ship.

"It seems that we are missing three students" one of the committee members declared. "Misawa, Truesdale and Yuki."

"Sir, we have just arrived" Bastian called out making the member look behind him to see the three of them arriving.

"Ah so it appears to be, good now we have a confirmed roll call" he stated while his partner made a cough.

"Alright listen up students. No one is to leave their rooms within the next hour and we expect lights out within the next hour as well. Any student caught during night hours will be met with full disciplinary penalties. Expulsion may also be expected!"

"Wow they really don't take things lightly" Jaden whispered to Syrus whilst making sure that he isn't caught doing so.

"You will also be expected to be ready to disembark from the ship when we arrive at the academy at zero-eight-thirty sharp" the D.C member also declared and looked around to see if the students have got the message. "Alright as you were and retire to your rooms."

With that being said the two committee members made their way from the area and out of sight down another corridor as the students began to do as instructed and retire for the evening.

"Well I guess I will see you guys in the morning" Jaden yawned all of a sudden.

"Looks like it, it seemed after today's events you really need some sleep and it is best we do so now as we may have to wake before seven tomorrow morning" Bastian pointed out.

"Yeah sounds like it" Syrus replied as he opened his and Bastian's room door. "See you in the morning Jay."

"Jay huh…well in that case, same to you Sy" Jaden grinned as Syrus gave him a thumbs up before disappearing into his accommodation before being followed by Bastian.

"See you tomorrow" was all Bastian said before closing the door after him.

Jaden then proceeded to enter his own room and once more yawned. His bag and decks were exactly where he left them and he strode to the bed., taking of his jacket as he did so.

"Man it's been a long day"

"It hasn't finished yet."

Jaden turned around and immediately froze as Yubel had made herself solid once more and closed the door behind her but it wasn't just that she was again solid but she also presented herself the same way like before as she began to seductively walk over.

"Now then, shall we continue were we left off?"

Duel Academy Cruise ship: (Trial) Student Sleeping Quarters (Stern) Room Ten

Alexis stared out of her cabins window as the moonlight shined through it, she managed to get back after seeing her friends to their rooms next door without further fuss the Mindy did try and goad her into the slumber party idea but fortunately Jasmine was persuasive in getting Mindy to wait until after they arrive. Now she was alone and as much as the thought of a shower was preferable she knew that it would only delay it and she wanted the feeling gone now and there was only one way of dealing with it which she found after the disappearance of her brother when it started to manifest. Unbuttoning her jacket, she dumped it on the bed and not wasting anytime she headed for the door, gently opening it she first looked through the gap to see if there was a hall monitor in the corridor at one end before fully exiting the room whilst checking the other end. Seeing no-one there she then looked to the door opposite hers, there was no doubt that Zara is in and once she closed her own door she moved forwards to knock on it.

Duel Academy Cruise ship: (Trial) Student Sleeping Quarters (Stern) Room Eleven

Zara had just exited her on-suite bathroom, wearing a loose bathrobe whilst drying her hair she moved to the bed with the intention of retiring for the night. The pizza box that she ordered was dumped on the table, she only had roughly three slices but maybe she eat another as a mid-night snake or in the morning but she wasn't really that fussed. She looked to the alarm clock on the bedside table and contemplated if she should put the alarm on. In the end she decided not too as she was what one would call an early bird so not having the alarm on wasn't a problem. Then she heard a knock on her door and she paused what she was doing. At first she wondered who it could be for only a second before realising exactly who it was. Chucking the towel to the floor, leaving her hair partially wet she moved to the door and opened it. Alexis stood there waiting for her to open the door, Zara then leaned on the door and stared at her and vice versa, Alexis stared back.

"Well, looks like the fourth time you will be needing me. Been months since the last time" Zara pointed out but Alexis was not exactly in the mood for a history lecture.

"Shut up, you knew exactly that this is happening" Alexis pointed out yet it wasn't aggressive.

"True but you brought this on yourself when you made that foolish attempt this morning."

Alexis had no comeback as ultimately Zara was right, if she didn't try to square up to Zara back at the duel centre she wouldn't be right where she is but after seeing the state Syrus was in because of his own sister, Alexis couldn't just not do nothing. And now here she is needing Zara's help for the fourth time and to her misfortune she also knew that it wouldn't be the last time either. Zara on the other had just waited patiently to see if the girl in front of her has a comeback but after seeing that Alexis didn't, she decided to see how Alexis wanted to do it.

"Should we do this in your room or mine?"

Alexis said nothing but looked to both ends of the corridor to see if it was still clear then looked to the doors that are her friend's rooms. It would be foolish to do anything in her room as they may hear something going on so it was clear that Zara's cabin is to be the safe bet. She then began to untuck her black sleeveless shirt from out of her skirt.

"Let's just try and keep it quiet" she then informed Zara who just smirked at her statement.

"That depends on how you react" Zara replied as she stepped back to allow Alexis entry as she moved to Zara's bed and remove her top completely. Looking down at her breasts she was embarrassed to find that her nipples have become hard. Looking back to Zara, she sees that with one hand she has undone her robe so that her front is fully visible to Alexis's eyes.

"Let's get started then" Zara stated as she closed the door.

Back with Jaden

The next few minutes were a blur as after Yubel approached him, she without warning gently tackled him to the floor and now he was laying underneath a very aroused duel spirit. And at the same time, a part of his was enjoying it in a way while another part was panicking and trying to find a way to escape.

"Um…wasn't earlier enough. I mean c'mon let's just talk about it for a second" Jaden somewhat pleaded but Yubel ignored him and grabbed his hands, bringing them to her chest and Jaden's face turned a deeper shade of red as she placed his hands on her breasts.

"Now we won't be disturbed my king" she spoke softly as she then placed her own hands behind her and on his legs. "Let your worries go and relax, leave it to me" she spoke again and began to sway her hips on top of Jaden's groin causing him to gasp.

Her breathing was steady but soon the recognisable sound of lust can be heard with each breath as her movements started slowly before quickening to an equally steady rhythm. With his hands still on her breasts, Jaden's mind was turning into a battlefield as conflicted thoughts rampaged within.

"Oh fuck this is happening; this is really happening. No calm down, calm down man and just…think some more unsexy thoughts. Yeah just think…oh god but this feels so good. No stop it Jaden, stop it. Stop thinking of her soft skin and…oh Jesus I think her nipples just hardened" his thoughts rambled as he then felt her hardness with his thumbs and as if a rebellious instinct took over. He fondled then causing Yubel to moan repeatedly, the fact that each moan was so soft and quiet also seemed to make the interaction more sensual. "Goddamn it, why are you rubbing them. Oh I can feel it going to my head, I hate to say this but we need uncle Carl pronto. Oh it is starting feel good there…wait it's starting to feel good where!?"

Gasping, he looked down to see that Yubel had stopped moving and has now raised herself of his groin but he noticed to his shock that her vagina was glistening, she was wet and her breathing betrayed how aroused she was. However, that wasn't the only betrayal he noticed as glancing further down as he stood up a little from the floor, he saw a familiar bulge and he deadpanned in reaction.

"Again! My body betrays me again! Fuck my body is warm. It's like I am turning into a furnace" he thought and he indeed felt hot and for a moment he can even feel his heartbeat. "I hope that was it otherwise I fear that we will end up crossing the line."

He then hears Yubel move and either to his shock of horror, he sees Yubel untie his belt and zipper.

"Wait…please wait a moment" he gasped as Yubel grabbed the sides of his trouser and underwear and in one stroke, brought them down to his ankles. His member free of his clothing stood erect and despite the excitement he was feeling, he was sweat dropping like mad. "Oh fuck me!"

"Soon but I do not wish to rush this" Yubel cooed as she leaned down towards the erect member and gently took it into her hand. The moment she did so a new feeling rushed through Jaden as he gasped again. "My king, let me give you pleasure before you take me."

"What do you mean by that?" Jaden asked, confused by what she meant and within breaths but she didn't need to answer as he found out exactly what she meant. Within a second she took the tip into her mouth and began to massage it with her tongue. An electric sensation shook through Jaden's body as he moaned as he felt the new sensation echo within him and his mind just exploded further.

"Oh god…Yubel…it feels…" he breathed out but couldn't finished as Yubel then took the whole thing into her mouth and sucked harder. "Fuck!"

Unbeknownst to them both, a pair of 'what the fuck' expression eyes appeared out of Jaden's bag as it apparently slept in and didn't realise Jaden had returned until it was disturbed from its snooze by the sound of Yubel's lustful attack on Jaden. Rooted to the core it watched as its common sense was slowly starting to kick in. Jaden then felt something new, a feeling like something was building up within him. He knew exactly what it was and his body slowly slightly buckled a bit as the feeling grew greater and greater.

"Yubel, I think I am going to…" he breathed out and Yubel instantly stopped what she was doing. Confused he looked up and witnessed Yubel positioning herself on top again. This time with her opening directly above his dick. She then slowly rubbed the tip with her entrance and electricity sprang in them both.

"Jaden, take me now" Yubel practically begged as she began to tremble. "I have waited for years to become one with you my king, I cannot wait any longer. I can't, please. Enter me."

Jaden's senses were now gone as desire had taken hold as he slowly nodded and gave his approval. Seeing him acknowledge her request made Yubel's heart dance as she lowered herself further, his shaft slowly going in. Then without warning a loud chirp was heard and it can be translated as 'This has gone long enough. Step away from my new charge you fuck-brain!' as something brown shot itself from the bag and right into Yubel's startled face causing her to fall off Jaden completely. For a second Jaden was slow to react but once he sat up straight and saw the sight before him, he practically gawked. A winged brown fur ball was attacking Yubel on the face, not with claws but simply covering her face repeatedly every time she tries to push it away.

"What the...who the fu…ge…off me" she cried in-between charges as the fur ball was deliberately trying to stop her from crying out and attract attention from outside the room.

Jaden could only sit and watch as the fight went on as he tried to get a focus on the newcomer but the chirp it made before it interrupted Yubel was familiar. He then got his answer as the fur ball turned around and looked at him while using its back to shut Yubel up.

"Wait I recognise you, you're Winged Kuriboh aren't you?" he asked as the fur ball chirped in acknowledgement. "Well I guess it great to finally meet you, I'm Jaden."

Kuriboh chirped again and Jaden realised something.

"You already knew my name? Wait…I can understand you, I can understand you!?"

Kuriboh gave a happy chirp as Jaden grinned.

"Whoa that is so cool."

Kuriboh seemed happy to see that Jaden was thrilled by it but the fur ball knew that it wasn't time yet for pleasantries as Jaden now had to do something and so Kuriboh chirped again and this time it made Jaden confused.

"We'll talk more tomorrow but for now please go sort yourself out?" Jaden translated the chirp out loud. "What do you mean sort myself out?"

The fur ball gave him a look that spelt out 'seriously' and chirped again.

"Look down?" he repeated and within a second he did and realised finally what he meant as the desire that was built within him had now gone and his senses were back, along with his embarrassment. "Oh shit!"

He tried to get up but he was still wearing his underwear and trousers around his ankles and still has his shoes on. Promptly taking them off he also notices that his was still erect, the desire was now out of his brain but not his dick. So he headed to the cabin's bathroom but not before grabbing some pyjamas from his travel bag. He was noticed by Yubel who tried to protest but couldn't thanks to Kuriboh. As he enters he closes the door and turns on the shower.

"Well might as well finish it off" Jaden muttered to himself. "I doubt any unsexy thoughts will quell this down."

Back with Yubel, she managed to push Kuriboh off her and boy was she frustrated.

"Who the hell do you think you are you fucking winged rodent!" she bellowed and was answered back by swift chirping. "Fine I'll keep it down but seriously why the fuck did you butt in?"

Kuriboh made some more chirps and it looked like it was telling her off, turns out that is exactly what it was doing.

"He wasn't ready. He most certainly was!" Yubel argued only to be replied with more chirping. "Like hell you know when he is ready!"

The quiet argument went for a while until they both heard the bathroom door open and Jaden stepped out, looking refreshed and in his nightwear but to Yubel's sadness, he's excitement was also gone.

"Whelp it's been a long day so I going to call it a night" Jaden said with a sheepish grin on his face and rubbed the back of his head. "So…night-night."

Before Yubel could say anything, Jaden quickly moved to the bed and jumped in and much to Yubel's annoyance as once Jaden's head is on a pillow he is fast asleep. Floating over, Yubel looks and to her grief that is exactly what happened. Kuriboh on the other hand chirped in triumph with his chirp translated along the lines of 'all in a day's work' but before it could return to the deck it noticed Yubel had begun to change. Her wings were back and as she turned around it seemed that her private areas are no longer visible but what was visible was a face contorted with seething anger and pent up frustration. Kuriboh's features went from curiosity to bat-shit scared as Yubel loomed other it.

"I am going to beat you fucking senseless" Yubel growled through her teeth and Kuriboh chirped in reply 'bye-bye' and zoomed straight into the deck. "Come back here!" Yubel cried as she followed Kuriboh and disappeared into the deck.

Jaden however got up, turns out he wasn't asleep but instead pretended to fool Yubel. He looked to the bag where his decks are and sighed as he looked back on what had occurred earlier.

"I really need to have a word with her about this, though not too harshly as she wasn't the only one in the wrong here" he thought as he laid back down on the bed. "I should have been more vigilant about this but it seemed that she really wanted to do this with me for a long time."

He yawned for a final time as he settled in.

"I'll sort it out in the morning, for now it's time for sleep."

Jaden finally went into a slumber, ready for tomorrow's challenges but once after has had a word with Yubel. Soon he will be setting foot at duel academy and the thought about it fuelled his dreams while in the deck, Yubel had finally caught up with the unfortunate Kuriboh.

To be continued!

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Ah finally I finished this chapter, funny that I started back in mid last year I only now finished it on the first month of 2020. Some updates, I am finally in Uni and doing well as well as started another fanfic called The Procyon Trilogy. It's in the Treasure Planet section in Movies and I have become a co-writer. First as a sort of co-writer for Antonio Ferrari which is what I mentioned before the chapter by offering suggestions that he can put in for his fanfic. It's called A Brits, a Yankee, a French and an Hun in Gallia and it is a Valkyria Chronicles/YouTuber Squire fanfic which I do recommend having a look. Despite Antonio not being good at English as he has informed me, he has in fact written it really well so please do take a moment to read it. Also I am now a co-writer for Lord Zeppelin's Storm Hawk fanfic, A Showdown in Atmos. A western styled fanfic which he has unfortunately paused but I am hoping he does get back into it soon in the future. I hope this chapter however was worth the wait.

I should mention now that I will start chapter 4 as soon as possible but it will be next week as unfortunately something terrible happened this week that affect my and the group I was with for my first term at Uni. I won't go into too much detail but sadly a friend passed away over Christmas and we only received the word today. So we will be drinking to her memory tomorrow as she will be greatly missed.

Okay now for the reviews.

KingofthePhantomDragon: Well she is now in, the Disciplinary Chairman is here in the fanfic right early. Concerning her to be in the harem however is a bit much but I could put some fanservice here and there when her character is involved. Maybe she will be included but for now I don't know as I haven't looked that far ahead.

Canadian Magus: Interesting. I will have to look at the deck so maybe in future chapters. That's all I can promise.

Guest: Dark Magician Girl…I could but that might break Syrus's heart you know but we will see.

Eldar Fanboy: Hope this chapter answers that!

Thedarkpirateking: I hope it was worth the wait as this was a big chapter to write, hope I haven't rushed anything and that you enjoy this chapter also.

Xerzo LotCN: The fate of the clown will be amusing to think about and as for Zara and Alexis, that will be explained further on. I will say that Alexis isn't really weak willed as she tries her hardest to avoid this situation but when it does, you can now see that she stubbornly takes it and not let it get to her. Get it done, move on and avoid future issues that could bring it up again. And with Zara…you haven't seen nothing YET!

NinjaFang1331: I thank you for your support and understanding and will bring out more chapters as soon as possible.

Now for a spoiler, chapter 4 will include a duel as promised and it will be better done than the one in the first chapter. So I will be watching the series again to keep it canon at best. Don't want to make too many changes though right now that statement is a little hypocritical. Lol

And one more thing, SORRY ABOUT THE COCKTEASES as reading this chapter you would think you will see a full on sex theme but why rush it when anything could happen in future chapters, also I decided to keep the harem thing but when it happens is a big mystery. Anyway I hope you enjoyed the chapter and I will get the next one started as soon as I can.

See you for the next chapter!