Disclaimer: I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX or anyof the characters portrayed within the televised serial. The events and OC's in the story are entirely fictional, any resemblance to any real person is entirely coincidential and no offence is meant.


Chris' alarm was bleeping incessantly, bleary eyed he looked at it and roughly made out that it was 7:30 am. He rolled out of bed and completed his morning ritual of washing, dressing at eating. He then went back to his room and looked at his calendar, it showed as the 29th July 2026, in the event space it had 3 words written in bold lettering 'DA Entrance Exams'. It then hit him; today he was testing for entry and placement in Duel Academy. He dashed to his wardrobe and lifted its false bottom to reveal a duel disk, three metal cases and a small black box with a belt clip on it. He grabbed the box, threw on his signature 'Princeton' trench coat, and left his house.

He dashed to the bus stop and caught the number 6 to Domino City Centre. When he disembarked he passed the Muto game shop and went to a back alley card shop. As he entered he looked around, then he went to the counter.

"Excuse me, I heard you've just got in a rare card set; the Neo Spacian Light Hare set. Is it true?" He asked excitedly

"Yes, we got it in last night; it certainly was a unique find, the only one made. The thing is no one will have it because it looks weak. However you seem quite interested in it, any particular reason?" The man at the counter asked

"Well, it's the final card I need for my deck, and then it'll be complete. I've been looking for it for ages, ever since I heard about it on the duel net chat room." Chris replied with a hint of desperation in his voice.

"Tell ya what" The man said "I'm in a good mood today, and I like your style, the way you see cards, not for their obvious power or their points but their potential, I'll give you the card for free. However I need something in return. Today's the Academy entrance exams right? Well there's a teacher there called Dr. Vellian Crowler, and he had me booted from the Academy using false evidence, then put my place in the Academy up as the prize in a duel. However he had it rigged with the conditions, so what I need you to do, is get into duel Academy and take him down in a Duel, avenge me. I know you can do it, I can see it in your eyes, the desire to never give up, no matter what the odds. Here's my e-mail account, e-mail me the video of the match." The man said

"Thanks, what's your name by the way?" Chris asked the benefactor

"The name's Falmer, Kingston Falmer." The man said

Kingston handed Chris the envelope with the cards in, he took them out and looked at them Neo Spacian Light Hare, Elemental Hero Light Neos and Neo Spacian Light Claws. He placed them carefully in his deck, and then thanked Kingston again, before rushing out of the door towards the Duel Academy Dome.


DUEL ACADEMY DOME


Chris registered for his exams; then waited in the ante-chamber for his batch to begin the written exam. He had been revising all the possible points he could think of so he could get the highest possible grade for the written exam.

Twenty minutes later, Chris and the other candidates were ushered into a hall which had desks laid out evenly in a grid. Each desk had a booklet on it as well as a pen and a blank sheet of paper. They were directed to their seats by the Academy faculty. Chris assumed his seat then looked towards the board at the front and read the text on it.

Start Time: 10:30

End Time: 11:30

Invigilator: Dr. V Crowler PhD Duelling (Asst Chancellor)

No Talking

No Bathroom Breaks

If you finish before the allotted end time raise your hand and await a proctor to collect you paper and give you instructions.

Chris looked at the invigilator's desk and there sat and man, at least he assumed it was a man, wearing a pompous out fit and an even more pompous expression. He knew instantly that was Crowler and made a note of what he looked like so he could get him back for Kingston.

"Applicants, you now have 1 hour to complete the Duel Academy written entrance exam, you may begin." Crowler said in a girlish tone.

Chris opened his paper and started ticking the multiple choice questions, very quickly and accurately. He found it relatively easy, he then moved onto the written answer section where he once again answered concisely and with ease. With in twenty five minutes he had completed his exam and double checked it. He raised his hand, and watched as Crowler got up, and collected his paper. Chris was then instructed to silently leave the hall using the back door to enter the practical arena.

Chris did as he was told and entered the area. He looked at the digital message board. Practical Examinations for batch four candidates will take place at 11:45. Please sign in early to get the Proctor of your choice. Chris saw his chance to get back at Crowler for Kingston; he'd flatten him in the entrance exam for everybody to see. He registered and ticked Crowler's box, then looked at what deck Crowler was supposed to be using, his personal Ancient Gear deck, with the Ancient Gear Golem as his headliner. Chris felt a stone pull his gut to the floor. What had he gotten himself into?

All of a sudden a light came from his deck and next to him was standing the Neo Spacian Light Hare.

"Do not worry Chris, All will be fine, we have the power to win this, and claim justice for the wrongs of Crowler" NSLH said

"Thanks, but this is weird, how can you be here speaking to me?" Chris asked sceptically, thinking the stress of the upcoming duel was making him hallucinate.

"I am a duel spirit, the duel spirit bound with your soul to be exact. I am nothing to worry about; I am here to help you through your trials and tribulations Chris." NSLH explained

"Hey I read about this somewhere in a Para-duelling report, some duellists can see the spirits which inhabit cards, some of them even have a bond with them, so are you telling me I can see duel monster spirits?"

"Well deduced Chris, I must say you are taking this very well." NSLH complimented Chris

"Thanks Light Hare, it just feels good that some one's got my back when I need them the most, I feel like I can trust you, like we have a deep unspoken bond, like you've always been there but I haven't really noticed." Chris said

Chris took out his new card and looked at it, as the white hare in the graphic winked at him and made the 'V' sign. He smiled and placed him back in his deck, feeling a surge of confidence rush through him.