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.
The taxi arrived at the docks an hour later. Chris paid the driver the $70 fare and got out with his things. He looked around it was empty. He quickly fled to a nearby sheltered area and got comfortable, then set the alarm on his watch for 6am. He shut his eyes and dreamt that in 5 hours time he'd be boarding a ship to go to Duel Academy.
5 HOURS LATER
Chris' alarm sounded for him to wake up, it didn't take him long as the air was cold. He got to his feet and stretched off. Then he headed towards the sound of the commotion from pier 28. There it was the ship that would take him to his new home on Academy Island.
He walked towards the crowd, and checked in with one of the porters, then labelled his things with the labels he had been given and boarded the ship, with his bag over his shoulder.
The atmosphere was sensational, there were kids everywhere trading cards, chatting and generally having a good time. He went to the side of the ship and looked over at the parents waving their kids goodbye. It was strange that Chris didn't feel anything at this moment, well except for the feeling of liberation that was coursing through his veins.
He went through to the dining hall where there was a buffet laid out and a stage to duel on. He made a note of where it was and continued exploring the ship. Within an hour or so he had seen most of the ship and decided to head back to the dining hall to get something to eat, when it hit him he hadn't eaten since dinner last night.
He grabbed a plate and piled it with food, there weren't many table left except one with an oriental looking girl sitting on her own. She was wearing a Ra blazer as well. He placed his plate on the table and sat down.
"So you got into Ra too huh?" Chris said trying to make conversation
"Yeah, I would have made blue but I goofed on my written exam and missed out by 8 points." The girl said
"My name's Chris by the way, Chris Matthews." Chris said, introducing himself
"Yumi Ichijojo, I'm pleased to meet you." She replied
"So what does your deck centre on?" Chris asked
"I like using Alien cards; they're different from the main staple of the decks around here. What about you?" Yumi replied
"I field and Elemental Hero and Neo Spacian deck, and what's more it's the only one I've ever seen. But aliens do sound like a good choice." Chris said
"Heroes? I've never heard of them." Yumi said inquisitively
"Yeah, they're pretty unheard of these days because they were released once like 25 years ago then they disappeared, but they centre on fusing the basic heroes to form stronger heroes."
"So were your parents pleased about you getting in to the Academy?" Yumi asked
"I'm not one for dwelling on the opinions of others, I'm happy that I got in and that's all that counts." Chris said avoiding the question while making it seemed like it was a related answer.
"My parents were thrilled; they told everyone they knew that their little princess was going to be the first 'Queen of Games'. But it just puts so much pressure on me to succeed now. I don't want to let them down." Yumi said
"Hey, chillax, I'm sure you'll do fine. You were only 8 points off of Obelisk, and there are always the promotion exams. You'll be in Blue in no time, and I'll be joining you as well, I only got Yellow because I didn't go to Duel Prep School." Chris explained
"You're right Chris, I will get Blue and I'm taking you with me!" Yumi declared
The two continued to chat for the rest of the trip about their expectations of the school and who their favourite pro of all time is. The sun was beginning to set, when a voice on the tannoy that they would be disembarking shortly. Chris and Yumi made a move for the side of the ship so they could disembark early.
