Yo! Sorry for the *very* late update, there's been a lot going on in my life at the moment and I'm still finding time to sit down and type! Anyways, I'm glad to see this story already become one of the more popular of the GX fanfics and I only hope I continue to keep you guys interested in the story! It's amazing to see the responses I've been getting and the ideas you've all been sending in and I thank you all deeply for helping make this a successful fanfic! :'3
So, finally, we come to the end of the tournament! The final two battles between Alexis/Zane and the winner against Jenny for Jaden's deck! I'm also giving you guys a heads-up that there will be a deep moment between Jenny and Jaden in this chapter and it'll show the progression of their relationship together.
Now? Chapter Nine commences! :D
"Talking"
"Duel Spirit Talking"
'Thoughts'
"Loud Speaking!"
"Selected Position (ATK/DEF)"
Chapter Nine: Undisclosed Desires
"Now that we're nearing the last two matches of the tournament, we're gonna jump straight into the next match! Would Alexis Rhodes and Zane Truesdale please make their way to the stage?" Jaden called out. The crowd gave another round of applause to the two as the Queen and Kaiser of Obelisk Blue both made their way to the stage to face off against one another. Meanwhile in the stands, Chancellor Sheppard was watching the tournament with interest as he sat next to Mia and Crowler. The three of them were watching over the tournament to pique their interests on the way Jaden was acting.
"I must admit, I'd hate to see Jaden be expelled from Duel Academy. I mean, look at the reaction he's got from just hosting this event!" he smiled, turning his head towards the officer of the three. "Wouldn't you agree, Mia?"
"Indeed, Chancellor," Mia nodded as a smile graced her face, "I can now see why you have so much faith in the young man. He's modest and he's protective of his friends. Take Miss Andrews for example; when her costume burned, he immediately shielded her and protected her modesty while sacrificing his own top for her to wear. Men of such virtue are hard-pressed to find these days." she complimented.
"That's Jaden-boy for you." Pegasus interrupted as he made his way to sit on the opposite side of Mia. "Then again, he partly does it so that no-one else would have to go through the trauma he had gone through years ago. He's constantly protecting them from that and, whether he knows or not, it's drawing people to him as they know that he's trustworthy." he smiled warmly as he recalled the first time Jaden calmly spoke to him all those years ago...
XXX-Flashback-XXX
It was currently raining as a red-clad figure made his way down the abandoned hallway of the hospitals with his destination in mind. He had just received word half-hour ago that things have gotten better and that he was able to meet the person, he had wanted to help so much, for the first time. As he neared the specific room, the residing nurse slowly made herself visible before the visitor before giving him a respective bow.
"Mister Crawford, how may I help you?" she asked.
"Please, just call me Pegasus." he smiled charmingly in return. "I received word that Jaden had made progress in his recovery and he is able to let male visitors see him. I was hoping I could speak with him for a few minutes and, while you're here, if you would accompany me so that Jaden-boy has a semblance of comfort." he explained, getting an understanding nod from the nurse.
"I'm afraid I can only allow you fifteen minutes but I'm sure I will be able to get Jaden to speak with you." she bowed before heading back into the same room, leaving Pegasus to his thoughts.
'I'm still utterly ashamed that someone as innocent as Jaden-boy would have to bear witness to something so vile and wretched. No human life, let alone a young boy, should deal with that.' he thought to himself, finding himself melancholic before the nurse beckoned him to follow her inside of the room. He noticed that the room was sparse in design and the like; white walls, ceiling and floors. Two plant pots placed in opposite corners of the room to break up the monotony of the white and the medical equipment that was keeping the young teenager alive and well. Heart monitor, IV drips and an oxygen tube fed through his nose. He also noticed that the young brunette was keeping a pair of fearfully weary eyes of him.
"Hello Jaden." Pegasus smiled, hoping to ease the boy.
"W-Who are you?" Jaden whispered back, his throat dry from lack of drink and screaming. "A-Are you gonna h-hurt me?"
"No, my boy. I wouldn't think of doing such a thing after what happened to you." Pegasus shook his head in the negative. "I can only offer my apologies and sympathies. I can't begin to think of how you feel." he acknowledged as he slowly made his way to the bed. "May I have a seat?"
"Ummmm... s-sure." Jaden slowly nodded, tensing up as the silver-haired figure took a seat on the bed. He was weary when the man pulled out a few pieces of paper but he soon relaxed as his eyes recognized the drawings... his drawings. "Why do you have my drawings?" he asked, relaxing a little.
"Well, I found that you submitted these for my competition, correct?" he asked in return, getting a nod from the boy. Pegasus smiled as he revealed the next piece of information, "Well they were that good that myself and many others decided that your drawings would be the ones we chose to develop into a brand new series of duel monster cards. Congratulations, Jaden." he smiled, watching Jaden's eyes light up for the first time since he came out of his coma.
"R-Really? That's awesome!" Jaden beamed with delight.
"I have a present for you as well. Thinking on your entries, I have decided to work on a new series of monsters known as the 'Elemental Heroes'. I have you to thank for the idea so I would like to give you these; one deck being the pre-release of the Elemental Heroes and the other being your unique 'Neos Deck'." he explained, handing over the two decks of cards, watching Jaden as he quickly scanned the cards; his smile getting even larger than before.
"Why?"
"Excuse me?" Pegasus asked, confused by the sudden change in demeanor from the boy.
"Why did you give this to me? My entry is understandable but I can't play duel monsters that well. I only have a few cards of my own which have been around me for as long as I can remember." he explained.
"Interesting..." Pegasus trailed off. "Do you happen to have the card on you?"
"I... I'm not sure." Jaden replied. "I haven't seen the cards since..."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bring that up again." the older figure quickly apologized, not letting Jaden dwell too much on the memory. "Well, I must go soon but I wouldn't mind teaching you how to play." he suggested, watching a smile creep back onto the boy's face. "Also, I'm sure that some other people would like to meet you will also want to teach you a thing or two. I can see you becoming a great duelist someday, Jaden-boy." he nodded before the nurse called for time.
"W-what's your name, mister?" Jaden called out before his new friend could fully leave the room. Turning back to him, Pegasus gave him a charming and friendly smile.
"Pegasus Crawford. Pleasure to make your acquaintances, Jaden." he nodded before leaving the young boy to recover and scan through his new decks once again.
XXX-End Flashback-XXX
"Pah!" Crowler snorted. "The slacker deserves the punishment for breaking protocol!" he spoke before snickering to himself. "And for the duelists I've managed to book to face off against him... he doesn't stance a snowball's chance in hell of staying!"
"Don't think you're getting off this one, Crowler." Sheppard reprimanded. "You've seem to have forgotten that there's evidence of you being the one who set Jaden up." he added, all playfulness gone from his voice. "After this tournament is finished, you will be dealt with personally... and you better hope Jaden wins for your sake!" he finish as he took some delight in seeing the professor's pale-stricken face.
"Now, I don't have to say that from here on out, things are gonna get interesting as far as the pairings goes. So let's not keep ourselves waiting much longer, shall we? Let's Duel!" Jaden yelled, tingles shooting up and down his spine as he waited for the duel to get underway. The two of them took to the stage as the chants slowly began to build up, splitting the crowd down the middle in who they were supporting. Of course, this is one of the matches everyone had been talking about for a while; people were curious as to how things would play out between them. The two shared a glance before their eyes locked together for a few moments, taking the time to gauge their opposition out. The crowds died down, leaving an unsettling and tense silence, as the two figures continued to stare at one another...
Before one of them simply smiled.
"I forefit."
Cue massive gasps.
"W-What?" Alexis stuttered, stunned at the fact that Zane just forfeited the match to her. "Why did you forfeit the match?" she asked, genuinely confused by the way his mind was thinking. Zane allowed a few seconds of silence before the smile appeared back on his face.
"Simple. I can clearly see in your eyes how much you want to win this and I'm impressed by the fact. However, I wasn't forfeiting the match..." he smirked as his disk flared to life, "Just because I'm choosing not to advance to the finals doesn't mean that I can't give the audience a show to remember! Also, they're more than interested in see how you and Jenny both fare against one another!" he finished in a yell, getting a thunderous roar from the crowd.
"Did not see that one coming." Jaden blinked a few times. "So you're gonna duel Lexi but whatever the outcome... you're not advancing to the finals?" he asked for clarification from the 'Kaiser'. With a curt nod, Jaden grinned as flare returned to him. "Awesome stuff! So, regardless of the outcome, Alexis Rhodes will duel in the final against Jenny Andrews but this will be purely an exhibition match between the royalty of Obelisk Blue: 'Kaiser' vs 'Queen'! Will Zane's Cyber Deck crash Alexis' show or will she give an outstanding performance and kick the dragons to the curb? Only way to find out folks..."
"Let's Duel!"
Zane : 4000
Alexis : 4000
"You can go first, Zane." Alexis smirked, seeing through his plan to summon a Cyber Dragon on his first go. Zane nodded as he drew his first card of the duel.
"Very well. I'll place a monster face-down and I'll play two face downs besides. Your move." Zane nodded as three cards appeared on the field. Alexis was slightly curious as she never witnessed Zane go on the defensive but, either way, she was facing against Jenny.
'It's a good thing I brought both decks with me, not just my Bladers. Having the extra match gives Jenny a chance to observe my deck closely. I may just have to break out my secret deck I've been working on, I think...' she smirked to herself as she drew a card. "I'll copy you, Zane; monster face down and two face downs. That's it for me." she shrugged.
"Ah, wait!" Jaden interrupted the duel. "I forgot to spin the roulette! This still classes as a tournament duel so we'll spin the roulette. Also, I forgot to mention... the semi-final matches have two stipulations while the final match will have three!" Jaden grinned as Zane, Alexis and Jenny paled at the thought of themselves playing under more ridiculous stipulations as they watched the roulette spin... landing on a new rule. The pictures looked like a bag of coins that gradually got thinner. Spinning the wheel once more, it also landed on a new rule which hasn't been explained. The picture showed a pile of discarded cards with a '+' sign next to it.
"Ohohoho! This will definitely be interesting to see! I need to ask if both duelists have forty cards in their decks." he spoke up, getting two nods in response. "That makes things easier. These two rules are part of a combo I like to call 'Equivalent Exchange': which means that for every card in your hand and field takes fifty life points from you every turn. On the flip-side... every card in the graveyard and removed from play adds fifty life points to you during your standby phases. Naturally, the first turns are exempt from this but from now on... well, you get the picture!" he cheekily grinned as he moved back.
"Jaden... I really don't want to know what else you've got on that roulette on yours." Zane dead-panned as he drew another card, the effects of the roulette kicked in.
Zane: (4000 - (50 x 7) ) = 3650 (four in hand, three on field, none in grave, none removed.)
'This really complicates things now. I'll have to sacrifice life points to dr- wait...' Zane thought before the light appeared in his eyes, widening at the same time. 'I don't get a penalty for any additional cards I draw during the turn, only for those on the field, hand, graveyard and removed from play. This'll really push my strategic thinking to the max... yet Jaden always has a reason for doing so, knowing him. Could it be to do with what he...?' he continued to think before he shook his head clear as a smirk appeared on his face.
"Right! I'll flip summon my Cyber Kirin into play and play my face down spell card, Machine Duplication. Thanks to this card, I can choose a machine-type with less than five hundred attack points and summon all my copies to the field." he explained as three identical machinated canines appeared in front of Zane.
(Cyber Kirin: Machine / Effect / Light / 3* / 300 ATK / 800 DEF)
"As I still have my normal summon, I'll tribute two of my Kirin to special summon a new addition to my deck; Barrel Dragon!" Zane declared, lifting his hand into the air. Two of the Kirin dissolved into pixels before swirling around the new shape that appeared on the field... that being of a jet-black armoured dragon with three hyper-fusion barrels off his arms and the back of his head.
(Barrel Dragon: Machine / Effect / Dark / 7* / 2600 ATK / 2200 DEF)
"You activating the effect?" Jaden asked. Getting a nod from Zane, Jaden pulled out three coins and threw them into the air. Jaden let the three fall near his feet as he recalled the results. "Two heads, one tails. Effect granted." he nodded.
"I choose Lex's face down monster. Barrel Dragon, XY Cannon!" Zane ordered as the two barrels on the monster's arms glowed with energy, condensing into two balls which promptly destroyed her face down. "Now, attack her directly with XYZ Cannon!" he ordered. Again, the barrels glowed with energy as they all took aim at Alexis.
"Not so fast! I'm playing my trap card which Jaden should find familiar... Hero Signal!" she interrupted as she revealed another new card in her deck. Murmurs began spreading through the crowds while Jaden had a shit-eating grin on his face.
"I don't get it, you don't have an Elemental Hero in your deck." Zane stated, confused.
"Oh really?" she teased. "I know you were watching my duel with Jaden so you saw the little package he gave me. One of them was a nice bonus monster card... Elemental Hero Starlight!" she winked as a burst of light appeared on the field, revealing her new monster. The pixels scattered around her as her figure was shown to the rest of the crowd; long blonde hair that was tied into a ponytail by a white glittering ribbon and a navy blue half-mask that also had glitter on it, representing stars, while revealing her azure eyes. Her outfit was a whole-body skintight leather piece that was half coloured in navy and half in white, the two colours mixing into the outfit. At the bottom of her feet were a pair of blades that was often Alexis' monster's traits.
(Elemental Hero Starlight : Warrior / Effect / Light / 4* / 1600 ATK/ 1600 DEF)
"It's still weaker than my Barrel Dragon. You were careless to leave it in attack mode, Lex." Zane chastised, getting a glare from his opponent.
"I know what I'm doing, Zane." she replied, crossing her arms. "You see, if I can activate a trap card and a spell card during the same turn as my Starlight's on the field, I can negate an attack and destroy the attacking monster. So I'll chain my Mystical Space Typhoon from my hand and destroy your right face down!" she pointed, destroying the revealed card... Power Bond.
"Now, my Starlight's effect takes place! Take out his Barrel Dragon!" she smirked as she began spinning on the spot, letting small specks of stardust cover the dragon's frame before destroying the monster.
"Ugh!" Zane grunted as he watched his monster getting crushed under the dust before exploding, letting the smoke billow around him. "I end my turn!" he coughed out, getting a roar from the crowds.
"My move!" Alexis shouted as the effect kicked in.
Alexis: (4000 - 100) = 3900 (three in hand, two on field, three in graveyard, none removed.)
"Nice! I can see the bonus of having cards in the graveyard." she smirked. "Back to the duel, I'll summon my Blade Skater in attack mode! No time to waste as Starlight's gonna be taking your remaining Kirin off the field, leaving Blade Skater for a clear attack on your life points!" she ordered, watching as her two spirits made swift movements towards their opponents. Starlight smashed into the cybernetic dog-like spirit, cutting the circuitry, as the red eyes dimmed until they faded back to black before it returned to pixels. Behind her, Blade Skater did a roundhouse kick straight to Zane's face, knocking him back a few steps.
Zane: (3650 - 1600) = 2050
"I see you're not holding anything back anymore, Alexis. It's time for me to do the same." Zane coolly commented as he stared at her with impassive eyes, drawing a card from his deck.
Zane: (2050 + 100) = 2150
"I have to agree with your earlier statement, the stipulations are proving to be quite a boon." he continued as he places two cards face down. "Now, you've known me long enough to know what happens if you have a monster and I don't..." he chided as his signature Cyber Dragon coiled himself in front of Zane, waiting for the order to attack.
(Cyber Dragon: Machine / Effect / Light / 5* / 2100 ATK / 1600 DEF)
"Cyber Dragon, deal with her Blade Skater!" he yelled, watching as a blast of electrical energy found its way towards her duel spirit, watching it disintegrate in the white light that soon followed.
Alexis: (3900 - 700) = 3200
'Damn it! Zane's really not holding anything back now! With hardly any cards in my hand, I need something that'll help me turn things around!' she berated herself as she took deep breaths. She closed her eyes, shutting everything else around her as she began recalling something Jade had taught her long ago about the Heart of the Cards. 'Hey. Urmmm... I really don't know what to say to you but I guess I should start by saying thanks. You've been with me guys as far back as I can remember and... I hope that we've gotten closer over the years. Jaden told me about the Heart of the Cards, something he learned from Yugi, and I'm wishing you guys will help pull me through this time. I want to show that the Kaiser is still beneath a Queen and that you guys can kick ass just like the rest!' she smirked to herself, hearing a group of cheers rising from her deck.
"Now the game begins!" Alexis smirked, eyes snapping open to reveal a determined fire beneath them, as she drew another card. Everyone gasped as the deck glowed for a split second with a translucent white glow. Jaden's eyes widened before a large beaming grin appeared on his face.
'She's just discovered the power of the Heart of the Cards... Zane's got no chance now.'
"I knew you'd pull through, girls, as I'll play Card of Sanctuary! We both draw cards until we have six cards each in our hands." she explained. Her eyes widened to epic proportions as she examines the four cards she had just picked up. If there was any doubt left about the power of the cards, they were certainly squashed and laid to rest as her posture straightened up. "Time for the finale, Zane!"
"I believe it is. Don't get too cocky yet as I'll play my face down, Rise of the Mechanical Matriarch! Like Jenny's Heart of the Dragon King, I can summon as many machine-types to the field from my graveyard in exchange for half my life points." he began, interrupting her momentum as his side of the field soon swamped with monsters, reviving his three Cyber Kirins and his Barrel Dragon. "I'm not finished as I'll chain that with my other face down, Last-Minute Adjustment. This is a little something Jaden had given to me earlier as thanks for providing him the evidence against Crowler." he explained. More murmurs began travelling through the audience while said teacher tried cowering away from the glares of his fellow staff.
Zane: (2150 / 2) = 1075
"What this card allows me to do is to play a normal Spell or Trap card in my hand. Seeing as I only have the one card, I'll go ahead and use my Polymerization! I'll fuse all five of my monsters to call forth my Chimeratech Overdragon!" he yelled. The five monsters began dismantling themselves as a strong wind began to pick up, pulling all the loose parts into the swirling vortex. One by one, the pieces began merging as the shape of a massive five-headed mechanical dragon appeared on the field, letting loose a vicious roar from all five heads once the fusion was finished.
(Chimeratech Overdragon: Machine / Effect / Fusion / Dark / ? ATK / ? DEF)
"Undetermined?" Alexis spoke up in confusion.
"Yeah. You see, my Overdragon has a two-fold effect. First, each monster I used to fusion summon him with grants him a bonus eight-hundred points to his attack and defence points. Plus... five heads means I can attack five times a turn!" he smirked as an orange aura glowed around the dragon, absorbing the power boost.
(Chimeratech Overdragon: Atk/Def; 4000 ATK / 4000 DEF)
"So? You think that's s'pose to scare me, Zane?" she asked, raising an eyebrow. Zane had to look twice at her calm attitude before he realized that something was up. "I see you've realized that I've got something up my sleeve, right? Well... if you're so interested..." she smirked as she placed two cards face down. "I'll be happy to oblige! Now, before I show you, I think I'd better explain how I managed to get a hold of this card." she began explaining.
XXX-Flashback-XXX
It had been reported that it was easily one of the worst weeks in Duel Academy for downpour; monsoons, torrential flash-flooding and lightning-storms surrounded the island. There had been a disturbance in the atmospheric zone near their area due to some astronomic experiments that were underway, thanks to the Kaiba Corporation. In turn, the students were ecstatic because it meant one thing...
School was cancelled.
People had been brief to try and stay indoors as much as possible to avoid any potential damages or loss of life, after finding that one of the students drowned to death due to slipping off path and over the cliff. The body was retrieved a few hours after the discovery and was buried on sight after notifying their parents. The news spread like wildfire and everyone decided to gather in groups to stay at the dorms, regardless of rank. Many had taken the most of this opportunity as Alexis and Zane offered Jaden and the others to spend the rest of their time at the Obelisk Blue Dorm. Food was made downstairs in the grand kitchen by several members of staff with the odd students volunteering beside them.
It had been three days in since the bad weather struck and everyone was currently asleep, apart from Jaden and Alexis. When they both ask, they just said that they hated thunderstorms and lightning and could never sleep. Deciding that they'd be better off braving until they fell asleep, they began discussing different combos for Alexis' deck to work with what he had given her a few months back.
"You know, Jay, I don't see how you can see half the opportunities that you do. It must've taken a lot of time to study the cards so in-depth to even notice them." Alexis complimented as she wrapped herself further into her quilt. Jaden resorted to his t-shirt and a pair of shorts he had borrowed from Zane as he sat opposite from her.
"Nah, not really," he smiled, "I just have that natural instinct on how things can follow up. I mean, each deck has potential and each deck has a killer combination that can really mess up you'r opponent's mojo, ya know?"
"Well, apart from everyone suddenly taking your 'Yoink!' combo for their own, how do you even find something better than that?" she asked, curious as to what his view would be. She noticed a thinking face on the young man in front of her before he pulled out a few cards and began rummaging through them.
"It depends on how you draw them, if you draw them at the right time, but it'll be a killer combo that could even down Zane if used properly. However, you're gonna need this..." he explained, holding up a card for her to inspect.
"Berserk Mode?" she asked again.
"Hmhmm. Let's put it this way... say I have my Cosmo Champion on the field and you've got only three face downs in your back row. No monsters in hand and no chance in drawing them in time. However... say you've got a certain three traps face down before you activate this card, namely your Disqualified, Magic Cylinder and Enchanted Javelin... then tell me what would happen?" he quizzed her, noticing whether she'd see his strategy.
"Berserk Mode will force your monster to attack me come battle phase..." she started before her eyes widened to utter shock. "Jaden... t-that's incredible!" she grinned. "Activating my disqualified first means that his monster will have his attack negated and destroyed. Yet, if I chain the Cylinders and the Javelin on top, in that order..." she trailed off, looking absolutely giddy at the combination her deck could create. "Talk about a 'Clean Sweep', huh?" she smiled warmly as she moved up to where Jaden was sitting. She opened the quilt up before wrapping it around the two of them. "So... any other possible combinations I got going for me?" she asked, admiring the warmth radiating from the Ra Yellow student. The grin on his face told her all she needed to know...
XXX-End Flashback-XXX
"So you see, Zane... I'm really not too worried because you have no way in stopping me in time thanks to you using your card a little too early." she smirked, enjoying the shocked look on his face. "Now, time for the 'Clean Sweep'! I'll activate my Berserk Mode spell card, forcing your Dragon to attack me this turn." The dragon began charging up lasers for each of their heads, Zane trying his best to stop them. "Now, I'll hit my traps in this order; Disqualified!, Magic Cylinders and Enchanted Javelin! In reverse order; I gain four thousand life points, you lose four thousand life points and your monster's remaining four attacks are nulled before finally... you say bye-bye to him as he's destroyed." she grinned, feeling ecstatic as she realized she had finally gotten an official win against her brother's closest friend.
'Well played, Lex. You've really improved with Jaden's advice and I can't wait to see how far you'll go when you make a name for yourself. You... deserve this win.' the Kaiser thought to himself as he let the stipulations play out, not even wincing when the attack hit him in backlash from his destroyed monster.
Alexis: (3200 + 4000) = 7200
Zane: (1075 - 4000) = 0
Once the attack died down, there was complete silence reigning over the arena as everyone slowly came to the terms that Alexis Rhodes had just beaten Zane Truesdale in a duel. A slow clapping pierced the silence as heads turned to a beaming Jaden, looking at the blonde with pure pride in his eyes for her dueling skills. Pegasus soon followed, then Sheppard, Mia, Banner, Fontaine, Zane, Jenny, Bastion, Syrus and so-on. It took a minute before the audience roared the loudest yet as they cheered her on for her magnificent win.
"Ladies and gentlemen! What an outstanding display of skills by Miss Rhodes and a clear example of her worth as she heads into the finals to face off against Jennifer Andrews! We're gonna jump straight into it but before I do... I want to thank everyone who had a part in organizing this event. First, thanks to Pegasus for supplying us with the grand prize!"Jaden applauded as said man took a bow and a charming smile. "Next, to Sheppard and several other members of staff; Fonda Fontaine, Lyman Banner, Alejandro Sartyr and Officer Nicole Mia for supporting me and giving me the go-ahead to plan this amazing event for all of you!"he applauded as the said members also took acknowledgement at his words, smiling in return. "I'd also like to thank Chumley Huffington for the amazing design-work in creating the posters you've seen around the Academy!"he smiled as he faced said person, giving him a thumbs up. Chumley gave a small wave as several cheers came back in response.
"Finally, and most importantly... to everyone who took part in the tournament. We couldn't have pulled this off if no-one took part and it has been a massive success. Thank you all!"Jaden bowed as the roars continued once more. While he was in mid bow, a new voice spoke up as he felt his headset take off his head.
"Yet, there's still one person we've yet to thank... the host, himself. He's kept everyone entertained and shown he's a crucial part in the grand scheme of the entire event. Please, give it up for Jaden Yuki!"Bastion finished as he patted Jaden's back a few times for a good show.
"Cheers, Bastion, and thanks everyone! Now... last match of the day! Are you guys ready!?"he pumped, keeping the crowd going wild. "Thinking about it, we've already had enough craziness for one day... right? In that case, we'll skip the roulette and head straight for the duel. Game Start!"he smirked as the two women's duel disks blurred into life.
Jenny: 4000
Alexis: 4000
"Finally! I've been getting stiff watching from the sidelines!" Jenny joked with a smile on her face as she drew her first card. "I'll start things off with two face downs and a monster in defence mode. That's my move." she commentated as three cards appeared in front of her.
"Heh, I can only imagine. I'm still feeling the adrenaline from my last match." Alexis laughed as she drew a card. "Well, anyway, I'll play a monster face down and three face downs to back it up. That's me." she finished, everyone moving to the edge of their seats as this proved to be another amazing match-up.
"I'll say. Massive congrats on the win again, that was an awesome combo you pulled off!" Jenny complimented as she drew once again. She glanced down at her cards, frowning slightly as there was nothing in her hand that could work for now. "Huh, guess I'm waiting this time. Your go." she finished, earning a nod from the blonde-turned-redhead.
"I'll start moving things along, then. I should warn you, Jen..." Alexis began, catching the blunette's attention as she slipped a card into her field slot, "I'm not using my Bladers this time around." Over in the stands, both Zane and Jaden widened their eyes (former in shock, latter in amusement). "I'll activate my field spell, Winter Wasteland!" she yelled, stunning the crowds as a frozen mist spread over the arena and snow-covered ice formed beneath them. "I know you've had more chances to examine my deck and my playing style, which is why I swapped decks when Jaden was giving acknowledgements out. Now, thanks to my field card, any aqua-type monster has their summoning cost decreased by two levels. So I'll play a monster face down and one face down. That's my turn." Alexis explained, secretly enjoying the startling look from Jenny as she recognized a small hint of hesitation within her amber eyes.
"Damn! I really need to focus if I'm up against something I've never seen before..." she silently cursed as she drew a card for herself. "I'll play another face down and another monster in defence. Your go." Jenny motioned.
"What's up, Jen? Got cold feet all of a sudden?" Alexis smirked, drawing another card. "Then allow me! I summon my Snow Paladin in defence mode!" she yelled. A small breeze picked up, the fallen snowflakes swirling within as an icy figure took form before the features were more refined. There was a well-build figure in an icy blue and white armor, blending nicely with the blue eyes and the white mane that flowed freely down his back. In his right hand was a sword made from ice and a large imperial shield held on his left arm, white in colour and complex in design.
(Snow Paladin: Aqua / Water / Effect / 6* / 1900 ATK / 2900 DEF)
"That's my move." Alexis finished, taking a few moments to calculate how things're going.
'Damn... I'm gonna have to bring out my big guns if I'm gonna have any hope of beating Lex now! I can't try too much because of her four face downs in the back. Knowing her, she'll have taken a few cards and added them into her deck, throwing me off my game. Dammit! Is this how the professionals play? Is this... how Jaden would play?' Jenny thought to herself before she took a few deep breaths. If Lex could do it, she could try. 'Heart of the Cards, huh? Well, I know how powerful it is but I'm worried that I've not been as great to my deck like the others have.'
"Oh, I highly doubt that, Jennifer."
'W-Who...? Wait... Ichi?'
"Indeed. I can sense your distress and anxiety and everyone is worried for you, Jen. We can feel how little you think of yourself and how worthless you think you are. Please, listen to us when we say that you are far from weak and far from worthless! You have treated each and every one of us as if we were your best friends and we are touched that you would think so fondly of us! We know how much you want to prove yourself to us, the audience... and to his Highness as well." Ichi spoke calmly as his figure materialized behind her closed eyes.
'D-Do... do you really mean that?' Jenny whispered, fearing the response. Ichi simply bowed his head in confirmation before the dragon locked eyes with the 'Dragon Mistress'.
"I would not have said so otherwise. Now, I believe it is time for us to give you the gift that awaited you for this moment. It may seem insignificant at first but, believe me, it will prove invaluable. Now go, knowing that we are all standing behind you and standing with you as well." Ichi bowed before fading out of sight. Jenny smiled warmly as a stray tear fell down her cheek before her eyes snapped open, surprising everyone at how determined she was now.
~Wanna Be Loved - Papa Roach~
"Why am I being scared like a little girl? I'll eventually come up against opponents and not know what their decks are like and I can't afford to show weakness every single time! No! I'm not going to back down and I'm never gonna give up! Let's ride!" she yelled, drawing her next card with a flourish. She quickly glanced down at the card, allowing a grin to appear on her face. "Seems like my buddies are pulling through for me as I'm playing my new spell card, Dragon Overdrive! Lemme explain how this beaut works... each turn, I can draw one extra card during my draw phrase. Depending on what I draw, an effect kicks in for me. If I draw a monster card, I can destroy a card in your hand. If I draw a spell, I get to destroy a card on your side of the field. If it's a trap, I gain three hundred life points!" she smirked as she drew another card from the effect. She turned it around, revealing her Heart of the Dragon King. "Spell card, baby! Now... take out her middle face down!" she pointed. the card revealed to be her Magical Cylinder, destroying it from the field.
"I can't believe this is the same Jenny we all know..." Bastion pipped up. "She seems completely comfortable in herself and her deck now. I wonder what was happening when she closed her eyes?" he asked himself rhetorically.
"She was talking to her deck." Jaden spoke up, taking note that Alexis was listening in to him. "Jenny had doubts that she'd be able to pull off anything that could beat Lex's Paladin and she's been berating herself for her weakness. It was a simple pep-talk but I gotta admit, I've never seen that card before." he finished, getting surprised looks from everyone there.
"There have been rumors," Pegasus chipped in, reading the conversation from their lips, "That in rare cases, the Duel Spirits would bestow some kind of card to those who they fully trust. It is a symbol of the bond between duelist and their deck. I would hazard a guess in saying that she is in full sync with her deck and the Spirits residing within..." he smiled, fascinated by the turn of events.
"Still seems all supernatural to me." Chazz chimed in, having previously occupied in studying the plays of the other duelists. "Then again, I keep losing so I wouldn't know. From what you're saying, I've been neglecting my cards and... that sucks." he confessed, frowning. "Heh, seems I really do have a lot to learn." he nodded in Jaden's direction, getting one in kind.
"Ugh!" Alexis groaned.
"I'm not finished! I'm showing you just how far I can go with my deck behind me one hundred percent! I'm flip summoning my Ryko and taking out your Paladin!" she followed up, watching as the hulk of ice shatter, leaving her face down monster as the only defence between her and her life points. "Now, I'm also gonna bring out my Baby-Blue to the field but, he won't stay for long!" she chained, everyone watching in suspense as she shuffles her cards like a madwoman. "Dragon's Rebirth allows me to special summon a dragon-type monster from hand or graveyard to the field! So... allow me to reacquaint you with my Blue-eyes White Dragon!" she yelled, grinning in delight as she watched Ichi appear on the field as he let out a thunderous roar and some white flames.
(Blue-Eyes White Dragon: Dragon / Light / 8* / 3000 ATK/ 2500 DEF)
"Now, I'm wrapping up this turn! Your move, partner!" she grinned, flicking her nose with her thumb as everyone began whistling and cheering for her new attitude on the duel. Alexis, meanwhile, began sweating at the sudden change in dynamics, mood and the duel itself.
'W-What happened? I was in control but now she's picking at me, bit by bit! I need to get back on top of this thing if I wanna win Jaden's deck and show him that I'm good enough!' she promised herself, drawing a card. She looked down and snarled, realizing that she had nothing to play. "Grrrr... your move." she growled.
"Huh. Seems like your deck's trying to say something to you, Lex." Jenny replied, pausing the duel for now.
"What d'you mean?" Alexis growled back, slightly annoyed for the prolongation. Jenny shook her head a few times before looking at her with a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
"Lex, what's wrong with you? You were having so much fun just now when you were up against Zane and now? You're getting frustrated because you're not getting the cards you wanted. That's really petty of you." she commented, taking in the slight jump of shock in her opponent's face. "Why though?"
"Why what?"
"Why did you swap decks before the final duel, apart form having the upper hand because I've had more time to analyze your deck." she asked, stopping the Obelisk in her tracks. "You had such an awesome thing going with your Bladers and now you've tossed them aside for this duel? They helped you out and this is how you repay them?" Jenny all but yelled in anger towards her. Everyone grew silent as the natural redhead continued her tirade. "They scored you one of the biggest victories in Duel Academy for defeating Zane and now... you've put them to one side because they've done what you wanted them to do?" she asked, taking note of the sullen attitude.
Alexis hung her head in shame as each fact drove home. She couldn't respond or argue back because she realized that is what she had done. Slowly, Alexis fell to her hands and knees, allowing her long hair to veil her face and her tears from prying eyes. Her mind was conflicted with many thoughts and emotions at how selfish she had been. Images of each of her Bladers appeared before her, looking at her in confusion and a little hurt in their eyes.
"I'm sorry. I'm so... so sorry!" she whispered, not trusting her voice. "I cast you all aside and I was being selfish. I don't deserve you girls or your help... but I ask not for forgiveness but a second chance to prove to you I can be just as awesome with you guys and not be a total bitch." she apologized, trying hard to hold back the sobs that threatened to break through.
"Seems Jaden's really found a hint of himself in Jenny... and also in you, Lex." her Cyber Prima Balder spoke up as she appeared in front of the crowd of girls. "You've seen what's gone wrong and you're so determined to make things right. Do you really want to earn our trust again, Alexis?" she asked.
"I'll do anything."
"Then forfeit the match. The cards you hold now have no feelings towards you and simply do not care whether you treat them well or not. They are as cold as their theme suggests and they hold no merit to someone as passionate and loyal as you. Also, if you did win, it'd be counterproductive if you found yourself yet another new deck to deal with." Prima explained, getting a slow and understanding nod from the Obelisk. "Let Jenny take the win because she's already got the full support of her cards behind her while you still need to learn what it takes. She can handle a new deck because her dragons know this."
Alexis remained in the same position for a few minutes now, shocking everyone as the noise grew from whispers to murmurs. Finally, they sensed movement as she slowly stood up to her feet, revealing the tear stains on her cheeks and the determined look in her eyes as she faced Jenny. The two looked at each other for a few moments before Alexis took her cards out of the deck, pulled the deck out and threw them all on the floor in front of her.
"I'm forfeiting." she calmly stated. "I don't deserve this win for the way I acted and I've still got a lot to learn... and a lot to prove to myself, my friends, everyone here... and even everyone in my deck. I can't take the prize when I need to build a bond with my own... something I know you'll have no troubles with if your dragons are any testament to that." she explained, getting a small nod and smile from Jenny. "Don't get me wrong... I'll be gunning for you and I'll be asking for a rematch soon. Now? I'm backing off, knowing I can't win."
"What about your deck on the floo-"
"That's not my deck, they're simply cards." she interrupted. "They hold no bonds to me, nor have they tried. In a way... I'm throwing a part of me away; the cold side of me that's uncaring and cold. I'm not like that and I never will be again." she smiled, exhaling a large breath as a weight lifted off her shoulders. Jenny surprised everyone as she ran across the arena and pulled the Obelisk into a hug.
"I'm glad you finally see, Lex."
"Yeah, me too. Thanks, Jen."
"Technically, this'd count as a disqualification for breaking protocol but... I'm letting it slide as you've discovered and learned something important here, Lex. By her proclamation, Alexis Rhodes of Obelisk Blue has forfeited and so... the winner of the Fancy-Dress Tournament goes to Jennifer Andrews of Ra Yellow!" Jaden explained, still slightly shocked by what just occurred. Everyone remained quiet until a few members of the audience began clapping, causing the rest to follow soon after.
"Seems that Jenny has a gift similar to yours, Jaden." a familiar voice spoke up, one Jaden sorely missed.
"Heh, guess so. Did you notice the look in her eyes when she had that moment with her deck, Yubel?" Jaden asked his Guardian Spirit as she hovered behind him, slowly flapping her bat wings to keep her aloft.
"I think so. I will need to find out more about this but I can sense that she'll be crucial to whatever's about to happen here on Duel Academy. even now, I can feel them moving to make the first preparations in acquiring the Sacred Beasts." she explained. Jaden slowly nodded, frowning.
"We'll have a chat about this later on, okay? For now, do what you can in finding anything that could relate to what happened with Jenny. I can't afford to take a risk." he ordered softly. Yubel nodded before phasing out of his sight. He refocused on Pegasus handing over her prize to Jenny, congratulating her on the win. She smiled as she turned to face Jaden, only to notice the worried look on his face. He saw her smile falter before he picked up a tired smile. 'We'll talk later,' he mouthed. She nodded to him, picking the smile up once more as she was swamped by the students congratulating her on the win.
After finally seeing the tournament wrap to a close, Jaden could relax and enjoy what time he may have left in the Duel Academy. He slowly let his mind wander back over the memories he had since he had been here, noting just how much fun he had had with them all in comparison to his everyday life before coming here. Sure, he had his duel spirits but they all had their own commitments as well, and he'd always be thankful to them for being around him and guiding him through his lonely (and warped) childhood. He felt a sense of contentment whenever he though about his friends...
Chazz Princeton, the guy with an ego the size of a watermelon. They didn't get off on the right foot and, admittedly, they don't always see eye to eye but the respect for the two of them is there. Whether as a friend or a duelist, it didn't matter. They both knew that he had the experience under his belt and would be beneficial for Chazz to listen to his advice.
Chumley Huffington, food-lover and an incredibly talented artist! Jaden still found himself speechless when he saw some of his drawings, only seeing quality as good as most of Pegasus' card designs. 'Which reminds me, need to send him a message about Chum.' he thought to himself.
Syrus and Zane Truesdale, an unorthodox sibling relationship with the two of them but they both show different characteristics which fits the other nicely. Zane was calm and collective while Syrus showed emotion and wore his heart on his sleeve. Regardless of the little heat between them, Jaden knew that the two were simply two sides of the same coin.
Bastion Misawa, one of the smartest people he had ever met. Having a knack for theorems, formulas and stratagems in and out of the dueling arena, he had proven that his mind is a very scary place. Despite being put off at his cleverness, his rationality had kept Jaden from causing too much mischief and always looked out for him. Plus, he is easily one of the closest friends Jaden has after revealing his past to his fellow Ra student.
Finally, the two women of the group who seem to be fighting for his attention and affections. Rather funny, if he was honest with himself. He had a reluctance to interact with women on a personal level because of his past but he found himself comfortable whenever he was around them. Both of them had a piece which filled the gaps within the brunette's life and he felt... complete with them. Alexis Rhodes, the proclaimed 'Obelisk Queen'. If Jaden could properly describe her, he would use a term from manga culture and call her a kuudere: cold and distant on the outside but warm and great to interact with behind closed doors. He blushed slightly as he remembered waking up next to her and finding said blonde naked in bed with him. That left him in a really weird situation as he wasn't as creeped out as he thought he would be.
Of course, he couldn't forget about the redhead he was currently sharing dorms with... Jennifer Andrews. She always seemed to shift persona in fitting with what Jaden needed; a sister, seductress, confidant... dare he say a mother-figure as well? Since day one, she had always been looking out for him and he was touched to see someone who idolized him act so natural around him. Sure, there was always times where the two would teasingly flirt and other times where she'd make their closeness public (cough, cough, kissing-him-in-front-of-everyone, cough) but she always proved to tone it down and back off if she felt him acting uncomfortable.
Jaden closed his eyes and sighed as he realized that this... haven... could be taken away from him if he loses tomorrow. Not including the fact he never lost against anyone except for Yugi (draw not included), he wouldn't let the success go to his head unless he found himself being shipped off the island and heading back to the loneliness.
"I can't lose tomorrow. Despite my pride being on the line... I don't want to leave this behind. Duel Academy is a part of me, now, and my friends... there's no way I'm leaving my friends behind now!" he whispered to himself as he folded his arms over his face, hiding the frustrated tears from view.
"You won't, Jay. I know you'll beat whoever the witch has brought in for you to face off against." Jenny replied, only just catching Jaden's whispering as she stepped out of the shower. Her hair clung to her face and back, still slightly damp from just coming out of the shower but the rest of her was near enough dry. "I doubt anyone would prove a challenge to you if you've only lost to the likes of Yugi!" she grinned cheekily.
"Heh," Jaden chuckled to himself, amused, "What did I do to have someone so interested in me?" he asked rhetorically. "It feels weird, ya know?"
"Hmm? What feels weird, Jay?" she softly asked, taking a seat next to him on the mattress.
"How despite everything looks with me, I'm pretty broken." he sighed. "It feels weird because I've always looked after myself since I was a kid and I've always worked for everything I needed. Yet I find myself here and I realize just how much you guys have done for me and made me feel as comfortable as I could. I had no place to stay when I was promoted; you offered me a place to stay. I needed help with coursework; Bastion sat down and explained everything. If I needed some errands ran; Alexis often ran them for me without me having to ask her. Zane is a brother figure of mine and I go to him with some personal guy stuff. Each of you have helped in so many ways that I can't help but be grateful to each of you... you especially." Jaden explained as he exhaled loudly.
"You've always been someone I could turn to and someone I could truly feel comfortable with." he smiled. "You've been a sister, confidant, mother, best friend and... someone I began feeling affections towards. I had always been afraid of allowing myself to be intimate because I always feared being taken advantage of and left worse than I once was." he shuddered, feeling the phantom pains return. He felt his arms slowly been lifted away from his face, finding himself locking eyes with Jenny as she sat on top of his waist. He blushed healthily as he noticed the lack of dress she was currently in and couldn't help himself as his body naturally responded to such a sight. Jenny's eyes twinkled in mischief as she felt his reaction to her, smiling inwardly that she had such an effect on him.
"Jay," she softly spoke, almost shyly, "I..." she trailed off, finding her throat incredibly dry for what she had to say. She promised herself that she'd finally tell him how she felt about him but the words seemed stuck in her throat. "I'm really not good with words and what I'm gonna say will be jumbled but please... let me finish and gimme a chance to form something understandable, okay?" she pouted, earning a soft chuckle from him. She smiled at the gesture as she exhaled loudly.
"Listen, if anyone told me that I'd be sitting with my idol in Duel Academy, having this chat right now, I wouldn't have believed them. Yet... here I am. I thought I could handle my own when it came to dueling but since you began showing me how you looked at the cards and the spirits that dwell inside the cards... it's opened a whole new world of dueling to me and I'm captivated by it all." she admitted, smiling warmly at him as her amber eyes locked once more with his brown. "The more I learned about you, the more I began to respect you. Your past is something I can't begin to imagine and I respect... no." she paused, looking at him with all the warmth she possibly could.
"I love you for that. I love the way you're so loyal to your friends and how you go out of your way to include everyone and make them feel at home with you!" she grinned, pinning him underneath her with her arms as she slowly leaned into his face. "There's so many things about you that I want to discover, still, and I hope that you'd allow me to unravel the enigma before me. Yet... there's a part of me that scared." she admitted, looking away slightly. "I'm scared that I'd say all this and that you didn't feel the same way about me..." she sighed, not allowing her tears to fall.
"J-Jenny? A-Are you...?" Jaden trailed off, noticing the stray tear that escaped. His hand moved on its own accord as it slowly wiped away the tears that fell from her face, feeling her lean into his touch.
"Yeah. I can't help it, Jay, but I'm madly in love with you. Everything about you screams in appeal to me and I can't help but be attracted to you! Your personality, dueling skills, your devilish looks," she saucily winked, "And the sheer will to keep on pushing when the odds are stacked against you. I honestly don't care for your achievements or endeavors, as impressive as they are..." she trailed off as she closed the gap between them as her face hovered just above his own. "I don't see you as the 'Elemental King', the 'Supreme King, Haou', or the guy who did a better job teaching in a month than Crowler did in all the time he's been here!" she giggled.
"To me, I love you for being that 'plain ol' Jaden... Hoshiryu... Yuki..." she trailed off as her lips planted softly against his own, pouring her heart to him through her lips as she tried to convey her emotions to him. Jaden's eyes widened in shock about how much this meant to her and how she meant every word of what she said to him. Tears fell from his eyes as he wrapped his arms tightly around her before kissing her back in equal fervor, not wanting to let her go in fear of losing her. The two wasted no time deepening the kiss between them as her tongue slid into his mouth and danced with his own, letting the sounds echo through the room. The soft moans that escaped her throat threatened Jaden's heart to burst out of his chest as he realized...
This is what it means to love with someone, unconditionally.
==LEMON SCENE WARNING!==
"Jen... make me forget..." he whispered as the two broke apart for air. "Make me forget the pain I felt those years ago... please... let me feel loved." he pleaded, his voice breaking with emotion. She stared into his vulnerable chocolate orbs, seeing the pain of what he experienced flash before his eyes. She quickly closed the gap between them as she kissed him once again, breaking him away from his thoughts.
"I haven't told anyone this but I used to be with a guy back home." she softly spoke, feeling that he needed to know this. "We were a young couple who wasn't afraid to show our affections to one another. It was wonderful while it lasted but... he began changing for the worse." she sighed. "He'd spend his nights drinking and hanging around the wrong crowds, picking up their influences and taking his frustrations out on me..."
"This..." she paused, showing him the right side of her head, lifting the hair from her right ear, "Is a constant reminder of the mistake I made in falling for him. One night, he came home extremely drunk and agitated. I wanted to try and comfort him but he wanted to take it one step further. I... I was scared and I refused." she trembled, feeling her hands being taken by his own. "H-He... he forced me down on the table and went to have his way with me after knocking me unconscious. Like you, Jay... I was raped by my own boyfriend." she confessed, feeling her unshed tears sting the corners of her eyes.
"J-Jenny, I-I'm so sorry!" Jaden whispered as he brought her into a fierce hug. She returned the gesture, enjoying the closeness she had with him and the feeling of finally telling someone about what happened.
"Thankfully, the neighbors heard the commotion and they called the police. He was arrested on the charge of domestic abuse, ABH and rape. He got twenty years. Yet the pain still haunts me till now and... I can't help but fear being in a relationship again." she explained, feeling the tears fall down her cheeks as his hand brushed through her damp hair. "Jay... I know you're facing charges for this but... I-I... I want to..." she trailed off, feeling a little embarrassed by her request. She slowly resolved herself as she turned back to face him, closing in on his lips once more. "Let's both show each other what it means to be loved, Jay... Nothing else matters for tonight, just you and me." she whispered in kind as she slipped underneath the sheets. She felt him tense up when she felt him rub against her but quickly ran her fingers through his hair as a comforting gesture. "It's okay... I won't hurt you. Take the time you need, Jay. I'm here for you..."
He looked into those pools of amber as he could clearly see the overwhelming love for him inside of them, feeling the little restraints that he had left crumble away. He looked at her, asking her the unsaid question. The warm smile he received in response was all the permission he needed as he felt her shift her hips slightly. He groaned, feeling his stomach doing flips as he felt himself taken further inside of her as she lowered herself on him. The warmth and the way she conformed to him had taken his breath and all rational thought away from him. Jenny's head snapped backwards as she felt him hilted deeply inside of her, letting the sensations run amok all over her body.
"J-Jenny!" Jaden softly yelled, scared that he had hurt her. She soon stopped the thoughts by planting another kiss on his lips, adjusting herself to his shape. "A-Are you alright?" he asked.
"I... I..." she heaved, trying to find a word that could describe how she felt. "I feel like... I feel like I'm flying, right now..." she huskily replied as she slowly moved her hips. Her knees buckled as the sensation already threatened to overwhelm her. Each bump against her womanhood sent a pleasant electric shock through her system and soon found herself losing her sanity as the two of them continued in their act of passion. She had to subtly hint to him about taking certain opportunities as she grabbed hold of his hands and slowly trailed them all over her body, letting him feel every curve and contour of her skin. In turn, she did the same for him as she moved her hands over his body as well. It didn't take long before Jaden mustered up the courage to begin moving against her rhythm, feeling a deep desire being filled inside of him. "Ah... t-this is amazing! Please... please don't stop...!" she begged him as they began picking up the pace. It was during the petting that the two had switched positions; Jaden being on top while Jenny laid underneath him with her legs wrapped around his waist. Being their first times, it didn't take long before the two of them found themselves nearing their limits. Jenny was thrashing her hips against his, trying to feel as much of him inside of her as possible as she felt the coil tightening in her core. Jaden matched her efforts as he felt something threatening to escape him, knowing he was soon about to release inside of her.
"J-Jenny! I... I..." he whispered, scared about what he should do. Was it safe or would sh-
"Ahn! J-Jaden... let it go! Ah, ah, ah, ahhhh... let everything go... heart and soul... give me everything you can; indulge yourself in me!" she replied breathlessly as her hips bucked against his. Her eyes widened when she felt him twitching inside of her before he pushed himself deeper than before, releasing himself inside of her. She let rip a powerful moan which Jaden quickly muffled with his lips, hoping that no-one heard their actions. If the authorities found out about what they did, then he'd be kicked out faster than he could apologize. She pressed her stomach against his, feeling her toes curl in response to his seed coating her inner walls, relishing in the warmth that now emitted from deep inside of her stomach. The two remained that way for a few minutes as she let him release everything into her, physically and emotionally. To others, it would be an act of passion but... to them, it was an outlet for the pent-up emotions the two had held back for so long; they needed to confide in one another and this proved that they would always be there for one another.
"Jenny... I love you so much..." he whispered as he felt himself taper off inside of her, despite her trying desperately to keep the sensation going. Her eyes watered from those three words as her legs wrapped around his hips. She slowly began moving her hips again, moaning in delight at how sensitive she was and how much more of him she could feel.
"I love you too, Jay. I will never leave you and I will never hurt you. For tonight... let's bear our hearts to one another and let ourselves go. We need this..." she whispered lovingly as the two continued to confide in one another throughout the night. He saw the tears on her face, noticing how happy she was being here with him. His confidence grew as he suddenly took the lead, allowing her to gasp in delight as she felt him take the initiative this time around.
==LEMON SCENE END!==
Just outside the door, a figure could be seen smiling to himself as he leaned against the wall. He had to pull off a load of favors to the other students but he had managed to clear the dorm for the one night just for the two of them. He could see the signs that she needed to express herself to him but he listened in embarrassment to the sounds that sounded like they were doing much more than simply talking... if the moans were any indication.
"My heartfelt congratulations to the two of you... it's about time." he grinned to himself, turning to face the door. "You deserve someone as loyal as Jenny, Jaden. I'm glad she's the one who'll bring you back from the darkness of your past and break down your shell. My thoughts be with you both tonight." Bastion prayed, smiling to himself as he walked down the corridors to his own room.
OC List:
Elemental Hero Starlight (Warrior / Effect / Light / 4* / 1600 ATK / 1600 DEF)
Effects: This card can also be treated as a DARK type. If the controller of this card successfully plays and resolves the use of a spell and trap card in the same turn this card is active, you can destroy one of your opponent's cards on the field or hand.
Rise of the Mechanical Matriarch (Quick-Play Spell)
By sacrificing half your life points, you can special summon as many Machine-type monsters to your side of the field. (If there is not enough monster spaces, you may choose.)
Last-Minute Adjustment (Quick-Play Spell)
When used during your opponent's turn, you are allowed to activate the effects of a spell or trap card in your hand.
Dragon Overdrive (Continuous Spell)
While this card is in play, the controller of this card can draw one extra card during their Draw Phrase. The following effects applies:
- Monster card: Destroy one of your opponent's cards in their hand.
- Spell card: Destroy a card on your opponent's side of the field.
- Trap card: You gain three hundred life points.
When this card is destroyed, you may remove a Dragon-type monster from your graveyard and remove it from play. This card is placed on top of your deck.
Snow Paladin (Aqua / Effect / Water / 6* / 1900 ATK / 2900 DEF)
Effect: If this card is on the field when the field spell 'Winter wasteland' is in play, your opponent's monster's attacks are directed to this card.
Winter Wasteland (Field Spell)
When this card is on the field, the summoning costs for all aqua-type monsters are decreased by two levels.
Done! Admittedly, this may seem a little rushed but it was already over 10k words alone! I WILL edit this at a later date (most likely tomorrow) but it's something new for you guys to read at least.
I may expect some criticism for the interaction between the two of them but it was supposed to be the beginning of Jaden's 'recovery' of what happened in his past. The two of them having sex was more than physical pleasure but also the emotional release as a symbol of placing his trust in Jenny and confiding in her fully.
I'm currently dozing off to sleep writing this but I think you guys deserve this chapter for putting up with the lack of update. Review as always and lemme know what you think of the latest chapter. It's 3:46 am and I need sleeps.
A very tired Kitsune... calling it a night. :)