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"Attention new Duel Academy students, if you look outside your windows, you'll see your new home away from home," the helicopter pilot announced in a monotonous tone as he was still piloting a large helicopter meant for transporting the new students towards Duel Academy. "Now, now. I know you're excited, but don't shove. Quite a sight, eh? Now, fasten your seatbelts and send your seats back to a right position. We're going up to land. Next up, Academy Island."
"What is it with rich people owning their own islands?" Kanji asked.
"That's just how they are I guess." Syrus answered. "Kaiba sure did pick a spot for Duel Academy."
"That's true, didn't Mitsuru-san's company do the same thing?" Yukiko recalled.
"Yes, Tatsumi Port Island and Gekkoukan High School." Naoto confirmed. "We went there for the school trip if memory serves."
"Mitsuru?" Syrus asked.
"Mitsuru Kirijo." Yu answered.
"The Kirijo Group? You met them?" Syrus asked shocked.
"Yeah, we've met them." Yosuke nodded. "Well some of them anyway."
"We can tell you about it when we get the chance." Rise offered.
He nodded before they landed on the island.
"Well, see you after we get put in our classes I guess." Chie mentioned.
"Actually we gotta line up for our Blazers." Bastion told them.
"Blazers?" Rise asked. "What do you mean?"
"These blazers show our rank." Bastion answered. "They'll tell you once we get them, then we got to meet at the auditorium to meet the Principal of Duel Academy, Chancellor Sheppard."
"Well then, after you." Teddie smiled as they walked over to get their blazers.
Soon they arrived as the people giving them out gave the team there blazers. Yu, Teddie, Jaden, Syrus, and Kanji received red blazers. Yosuke and Bastion received yellow ones, and Rise, Chie, Yukiko, and Naoto received blue female uniforms.
"Um... excuse me could I have one of the male uniforms?" Naoto requested.
The person looked confused, "Is it because of the skirt?"
"No it's just... I prefer that uniform." Naoto explained.
The person nodded before handing her the Blue Male Uniform.
"Thank you." Naoto nodded before the group went to the auditorium.
Thy arrived as thy waited before the screen right in the middle of the auditorium had a little bit of a static problem, but was quickly overwhelmed a few seconds later when a bald man with a beard popped into the screen.
"Good morning and welcome, my students! I'm Chancellor Sheppard, headmaster here! And you, are the best and brightest young duelists in the world! Now please, get yourselves settled in at your assigned dorms! I think you'll find them quite comfortable, depending on how you rank, of course!"
"Assigned dorms, I get it the color of our blazer must be our rank." Yu noted thoughtfully. "But what's the hierarchy?"
"I think our PDAs should answer." Jaden grinned.
"That would make the most sense." Yosuke agreed as they looked at the PDAs. "Huh, wait this can't be right."
"What is it?" Chie asked him.
"Yu and Jaden are in the lowest dorm." Yosuke answered. "How does that make any sense?"
"Huh? But why? Sensei is really good." Teddie told them.
"I can answer." They turned to see Yuzu. "My brother isn't a good sore loser, and doesn't respect people who are late, and such and so he made you two Slifer Reds on purpose instead at random."
"That makes sense since Jaden arrived late, but Yu-sempai was on time for his match." Rise pointed out.
"Vellian doesn't appreciate losing that easily." Yuzu told them. "He is a Professional Duelist yet he lost against someone who hasn't dueled. He considered that an insult to his pride."
"It's not a big deal, after all we're all here to learn right?" Yu asked. "Our dorm shouldn't change that."
"Well sorry but the Slifer Dorm is really cheap." Yuzu admitted. "But at least you can meet, and see my husband, and his cat."
"It's no trouble." Yu smiled. "Is there anything else we should know about?"
"Be careful around Obelisk Blue." Yuzu told them. "They like Vellian insult Slifer along with several Ra Yellow. Only me, and Fonda Fontaine doesn't do that. No offense to you girls."
"None taken." Rise mentioned. "Though why aren't any girls in Ra or Slifer?"
"Unfortunately Obelisk Blue is the only rank that girls can have a separate dorm that is appropriate." Yuzu answered.
"I see." Naoto noted thoughtfully before turning. "Bastion, do you mind if I ask you something?"
Bastion turned to her.
"Would you mind having a match with me?" Naoto requested. "Some practical experience should benefit us both."
"I should say so." Bastion nodded.
"In that case follow me. I'll take you to the appropriate dueling arena." Yuzu told them.
They nodded as the group followed Yuzu.
"Oh yeah, do you mind helping me out like you said before?" Rise inquired.
"Of course. Should we do it before, or after the match?" Yuzu asked her.
"After's fine." Rise smiled.
Yuzu nodded as they arrived at a hug arena.
"Wow, this is amazing." Teddie mentioned as Naoto and Bastion stepped up to the arena. "And we can come here whenever we want?"
"Not really. This arena is used for Occasion Duels or practice for the Blues." Yuzu answered.
"Obelisk Blue seems to be the favored dorm, would you know why?" Naoto inquired.
"It's the highest rank of the School. And because Seto Kaiba favored Obelisk the Tormentor saying it's the most strongest God Card." Yuzu answered.
"Hold on gods?" Yosuke asked in shock. "This game has actual gods in it?"
Meanwhile Naoto and Bastion had activated their Duel Discs. Bastion then opened his Blazer revealing 6 Decks. "Of course the question is choosing which Deck to chose."
"Dude, talk about overkill." Kanji mentioned. "Don't you think one is enough?"
"Not really. Dueling is just like an equation waiting to be solved with smarts." Bastion grinned. "Instead why not you pick Naoto?"
"Very well." Naoto smiled. "The middle one on the left, however I should tell you that a real situation never plays out the way you would expect. Experience is the best teacher."
"We'll see since you just selected my Earth Deck." Bastion said placing the Deck in his Duel Disk.
"DUEL!"
(Dueling Theme: The Seeker of Truth)
Naoto: 4000
Bastion: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Naoto 1st Turn:
'It would be best to wait and see what his Earth Deck is based on before making any rash decisions.' Naoto thought. "I'll place two facedown cards and one monster in defense mode."
Bastion nodded.
"That's all for now." Naoto finished.
"Oh yeah, that reminds me you never told us where you got those cards." Jaden recalled suddenly.
"What?" Yosuke asked.
"I told you you wouldn't believe me if I told you." Yu answered.
"It might be best if we know sometime later." Bastion said.
"Well for now you should focus on our match." Naoto reminded him. "it's your turn."
Bastion 1st Turn:
"Very well." Bastion drew before saying, "I'll summon Magnet Warrior Σ－ in attack mode!"
A rock made Warrior looking like a magnet appeared.
Magnet Warrior Σ-
Earth Type
Level 4
Rock/Minus
ATK: 1500
DEF: 1800
This card cannot declare an attack targeting a Minus monster. If your opponent controls a Plus monster, this card must attack it, if able.
"Whoa, that's... wow." Yosuke whispered. "Kind of a mouthful isn't it?"
"Now I place two cards face-down, and it's your turn." Bastion told her.
Naoto: 4000
Bastion: 4000
Naoto 2nd Turn:
"Alright, in that case I'll equip your Magnet Warrior Σ- with the Criminal Record spell card." Naoto stated as a file appeared floating above Bastion's monster.
Criminal Record
Equip Spell Card
If the equipped monster battles an "Officer" or "Detective" monster destroy that monster immediately without applying damage calculation. You can discard one card, shuffle this spell back into your deck.
"Next I'll flip my Junior Detective into attack mode."
Junior Detective
Dark Type
Level 2
Warrior
ATK: 500
DEF: 400
Once per turn: If this card has destroyed a monster in battle you can tribute this card and Special Summon 1 "Detective" or "Officer" monster from your deck. That monster cannot attack until your opponent's next end phase.
"And I play my face-down! Magnet Force Minus!" Bastion called red electricity sparked over the Detective.
Magnet Force Minus
Continuous Trap Card
Equip this card to a monster. The equipped monster is treated as a Minus monster. Battles between the equipped monster and other Minus monsters are negated. If your opponent controls a Plus monster, the equipped monster must battle a Plus monster, if able.
"A trap to give my monster a negative charge, which in theory should repel against your own monster's charge. In that case I'll set one more card and end my turn." Naoto noted before smiling. "You're very resourceful, have you considered police work?"
"I was actually the assistant of a Scientist once yes." Bastion smiled back. "I use Calculations in my Decks, and use Formulas to make victory possible."
"I can't, I've worked with scientists but I have worked with the police on more than one occasion." Naoto explained. "Of course as perfect as formulas may be they can't predict everything."
Bastion 2nd Turn:
"Let's put that theory to the test." Bastion said drawing. "And I'll call forth Magnet Warrior Σ＋!"
A second Magnet warrior appeared before it sparked with green energy
Magnet Warrior Σ＋
Earth Type
Level 4
Rock/Plus
ATK: 1800
DEF: 1500
This card cannot declare an attack targeting a Plus monster. If your opponent controls a Minus monster, this card must attack it, if able.
"Hold on, if two minus monsters repel each other, then wouldn't a minus monster attract a plus monster?" Yukiko asked.
"Yes you are correct. You see Minus monsters they're not allowed to battle each other. However a Minus, and a Plus. If there out they must fight!" Bastion answered. "And since your monster is a Minus Monster while Magnet Warrior Σ＋ is a Plus monster it's on!"
"Are you certain that's a wise move?" Naoto asked.
"Of course not." Bastion smirked. "I know better then to walk into a trap. But I have no choice due to Σ＋'s ability."
"I guess that trap backfired." Syrus realized.
"Well at least Bastion's Plus Monster isn't under Naoto's Equip Spell." Jaden told him.
"Now Warrior Σ＋ attack!" Bastion called.
Naoto's monster shattered from the attack.
(Naoto: 2700)
"I play Acceptance of your True Self!" Naoto called.
Acceptance of your True Self
Normal Trap Card
When you take battle or effect damage: Special Summon 1 "Persona" monster from your deck. Then if your opponent has higher life points you can destroy one card on the field. You cannot declare an attack until the end phase of the turn after you activate this card.
"That same card your friend had against Professor Yuzu." Bastion remembered. "It's another of these 'Persona' cards isn't it?"
"Yes." Naoto nodded. "Come Fortune Persona Sukuna-Hikona."
Fortune Persona Sukuna-Hikona
Dark Type
Level 5
Warrior
ATK: 2000
DEF: 1800
When this card is destroyed and sent to the graveyard: Special Summon 1 "Fortune Persona Yamato-Takeru" from your Extra Deck. This card is unaffected by spell and trap effects.
"Whoa that sure looks like 1 tough swordswoman!" Jaden cried amazed.
"Trust me, you haven't seen anything yet." Chie grinned.
"Bastion, there's something else as well." Naoto mentioned.
"Hm?" Bastion looked curious.
"The trap card Eyewitness Account." Naoto stated. "Since your Magnet Warrior Σ＋ destroyed my monster while you controlled another monster, your monster is destroyed."
Eyewitness Account
Normal Trap Card
If a monster you control is destroyed by battle while your opponent controls at least two monsters, destroy the attacking monster.
Warrior Σ＋ shattered at that.
"Impressive. But it'll take more then that to out-think me." Bastion grinned. "That'll do for now."
Naoto: 2700
Bastion: 4000
Naoto 3rd Turn:
Naoto drew and nodded. "Sukuna-Hikona attack Bastion's Magnet Warrior Σ－."
The Persona charged, and attacked destroying the Magnet Warrior. (Bastion: 3500)
"That's all." Naoto noted calmly.
Bastion 3rd Turn:
Bastion drew before saying, "I'll start off by activating Magnet Conductor Plus!"
Magnet Conductor Plus
Normal Spell Card
Add 1 Plus monster from your Graveyard to your hand.
"This let's me add Warrior Σ＋ from my graveyard to my hand." Bastion said adding the monster.
"He's planning something." Yu noted.
"However he won't be staying for long because he, and the Magnet Warrior Ω－in my hand are going back to the grave so that I can summon Conduction Warrior Linear Magnum ±!" Bastion called as a huge rock magnet with two cannons on his back appeared.
Conduction Warrior Linear Magnum ±
Earth Type
Level 7
Rock
ATK: 2700
DEF: 1300
This card cannot be Normal Summoned or Set. This card can only be Special Summoned by sending 1 Plus monster and 1 Minus monster from your hand or your side of the field to the Graveyard. When this card attacks, you can select 1 face-up Plus monster or Minus monster on the field to have this card gain ATK equal to half that monster's ATK, until the End Phase. If your opponent controls a Plus monster and/or Minus monster, this card must attack that monster, if able.
Naoto's eyes widened seeing the monster.
"Now Warrior Magnum attack Sukuna-Hikona! With Polarizing Pulverizing Blast!" Bastion called as Conduction Warrior aimed the cannons at the Persona firing them.
When the blast struck destroying Sukuna-Hikona Naoto was sent flying back almost off the field.
(Naoto: 2000)
"Nao-chan!" Teddie cried.
"I'm ok Teddie, though watching myself get destroyed is a bit unnerving." Naoto admitted. "However, you remember what happened when Teddie's Kintoki-Douji was destroyed correct?"
"Yes he summoned a stronger version." Bastion answered before pausing, "Wait yourself?"
"Come Fortune Persona Yamato-Takeru!" Naoto called having not heard Bastion's question.
Fortune Persona Yamato-Takeru
Dark Type
Level 6
Warrior/Fusion
ATK: 2200
DEF: 2000
Must be summoned by the effect of "Fortune Persona Sukuna-Hikona" and cannot be summoned by other ways. Other effects to be revealed.
"Whoa!" Syrus cried amazed.
"Nao-chan is super strong." Teddie grinned.
"Anything else this turn?" Naoto inquired curiously.
"Well next up is the Spell Card, Pot of Greed!" Bastion called as a grinning pot appeared.
Pot of Greed
Normal Spell Card
Draw 2 Cards.
"With this Spell, I am allowed to draw 2 cards." Bastion drew twice as the Pot shattered. "Now I place 1 card face-down, and that will do."
Naoto: 2000
Bastion: 3500
Naoto 4th Turn:
"I summon a second Junior Detective." Naoto stated calmly.
The monster appeared.
"I activate the Undercover spell, this gives you control of Junior Detective." Naoto stated as the monster moved to Bastion's field.
Undercover
Normal Spell Card
Give control of one monster on your field to your opponent.
"Yamato-Takeru, attack Junior Detective."
The Persona charged, and destroyed the monster. (Bastion: 1800)
"I set this and end my turn." Naoto stated calmly.
Bastion 4th Turn:
Bastion drew, and smiled "Your pretty smart. Managing to deal damage without harming Magnum Warrior."
"I appreciate the compliment, though something tells me this duel will be ending somewhat unfavorably for me." Naoto admitted. 'I doubt he'll recklessly attack, still people do occasionally get caught up in the heat of the moment.'
Bastion looked before saying, "Alright I'll call on Alpha The Magnet Warrior!"
A rock magnet warrior appeared but this one is different.
Alpha The Magnet Warrior
Earth Type
Level 4
Rock
ATK: 1400
DEF: 1700
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma meld as one to form a powerful monster.
"Hold on, why play that thing?" Kanji questioned.
"I know what he's up too." Yuzu told them. "Once Conduction Warrior defeats her Persona then he'll use Alpha to attack directly to bring her at 100 Life Points."
"No way!" Chie cried in shock.
"Man, Bastion's a tough duelist." Jaden grinned. "I'll have to have a match with him sometime."
'But this seems a bit too easy. Only a caviler fool would fall victim to what Naoto has planned.' Bastion thought looking on, 'Well I won't get another chance as this!'
"Go Conduction Warrior! Attack Yamato-Takeru with Polarizing Pulverizing Blast!" Bastion called as the warrior aimed.
Naoto cried out in pain as her monster shattered.
(Naoto: 1500)
They all looked surprised.
'This is bad.' Yu thought nervously. 'Teddie's weren't destroyed in battle.'
"Hey what happened?" Jaden asked.
"Is she okay?" Syrus asked worried.
"... For now." Yosuke answered while Naoto weakly got to her feet. 'At least I hope so.'
"You okay?" Bastion asked her. "Do we need to stop?"
Naoto shook her head while catching her breath. "I'll be alright, this is a learning experience in more ways than you know."
Bastion nodded before calling, "Alpha attack Naoto!"
The monster struck Naoto as she winced slightly.
(Naoto: 0100)
"Trap card open, Eternal Bonds!" Naoto declared.
Eternal Bonds
Normal Trap Card
Banish two "Persona" monsters that share the same Arcana: Special Summon 1 "Ultimate Persona" of the same Arcana from your Extra Deck. (This Special Summon is treated as a Fusion Summon.)
"By banishing Fortune Persona Sukuna-Hikona, and Fortune Persona Yamato-Takeru I can summon Yamato-Sumeragi to the field."
Yamato-Sumeragi
Dark Type
Level 8
Warrior/Fusion
ATK: 2800
DEF: 2600
"Fortune Persona Yamato-Takeru" + 1 "Detective" or 1 "Officer" monster
OR "Fortune Persona Sukuna-Hikona" + "Fortune Persona Yamato-Takeru"
Negate the effects of all Spell, and Trap cards your opponent activates during your turn. Once per duel (Quick Effect): Negate all damage from attacks your opponent declares during their next battle phase, your monsters cannot be destroyed by battle the turn this effect is used.
Bastion looked surprised, 'Well... She out-thinked me here... Ah well.'
"Very well, I end my turn." Bastion ended.
Naoto: 0100
Bastion: 1800
Naoto 5th Turn:
Naoto drew her card and looked at it before her eyes widened and she fell to her hands and knees.
Naoto: 0100
Bastion: 1800
Duel ended with No Result.
"Wha..?" They asked as the Investigation Team ran over to her.
"Nao-Chan?" Teddie asked nervously.
"I wasn't prepared for the strain... it seems when they're destroyed in battle we take the mental and physical damage as well." Naoto revealed while trying to catch her breath. "Sacrificing them ourselves appears to be fine however, but we need to be cautious."
They nodded as Rise helped her to her feet as Yuzu asked, "Should we take her to Nurse Fontaine?"
"No offense, but I kind of doubt she could help." Yu admitted.
Suddenly they hear some talking as they hear people are entering the arena.
"Huh?" Chie asked as they turned to the voices.
They see it was Chazz, and his cronies talking to each other before noticing the group.
"Oh, are you here to practice?" Yukiko inquired politely.
The one with glasses only said, "Nah we're just here to look around."
The other who is tanned seeing the Yellow, and Red Blazers asked, "Hey! Why are there Slifer Red, and Ra Yellow rejects here?"
"Hey back off. You don't insult our friends like that!" Chie snapped. "Just because you're in blue doesn't make you any better."
"There not better then us. This is Obelisk Blue territory. Check out the crest." the one with glasses said pointing at something as they turned to see what looks like a blue crest of a monster as he added with a hint of disgust, "This arena's our turf!"
"Raizou, Taiyou please on there first day?" Yuzu asked them both.
"Professor Yuzu you let these rejects in?" the tanned one known as Raizou asked her.
"Yes since this is the only area available to use in Duels." Yuzu answered him. "And they will be better then you two will ever be."
"I wouldn't quite go that far, though by their own logic I should be permitted to allow whoever I want here due to my rank as an Obelisk Blue correct?" Naoto surmised. "For example, every Slifer Red and Ra Yellow currently enrolled here."
"You got quite a mouth don't you?" the one with glasses asked known as Taiyou, "Think we'll go easy because your a girl?"
Raizou then sees Yu, Teddie, Jaden recognizing them as he said, "Hey Taiyou. It's those two that beat Dr. Crowler, and the one that beat Professor Yuzu!"
Seeing them Taiyou widen his eyes, "Huh! Hey your right! Listen you three the boss wants to talk with you!"
With that said, and done Chazz stepped forward in front of them revealing himself to them.
"Hi." Teddie smiled offering his hand. "Nice to meet you."
Chazz looked angered as Raizou smacked Teddie's hand away startling him, "You don't talk to him like that!"
"His name's Chazz Princeton! And he is the No. 1 duelist back in prep school, so you make sure you give him the proper respect, got it?" Taiyou added glaring at Teddie.
"Yeah, he's gonna be the future Kings of Game! The best duelist in the world!" Raizou agreed, acting all smug and confident about the fact.
Jaden however grinned, "Impossible."
"Say what?!" Raizou, and Taiyou demanded, shocked by the fact.
"You see, it's impossible for him to be the future King of Games, because that's exactly what I'm gonna be!" Jaden grinned to them.
Both of the Obelisk Blues glanced at one another before they started crackling up with laughter.
"There's more to life than some card game." Yosuke added.
"Hey what's so funny!?" Kanji asked not seeming to hear Yosuke.
The two Obelisk turned serious as Taiyou asked, "A Slifer Slacker? King of Games? That'll be the day!"
"What? Why you..." Yosuke begin to say.
"Can it, you two! Maybe the new kid's right!" Chazz shouted, already having heard enough.
That caught the two off-guard, as Raizou asked "Uh...what do you mean there, Chazz?"
"He, and that silver haired kid did beat Crowler after all. And that legendary monster of his, I suppose it takes some skill to pull it off." Chazz pointed out. "Along with that kid that beat Professor Yuzu, and her Relinquished without destroying it. That does have some skill."
"Yeah, and... wait you're supporting them?" Rise asked in shock.
"Why should I let them bully them when we don't know who's King of Games yet?" Chazz asked before pausing, "Hey haven't I seen you before?"
Rise instantly backed up to stand next to Yuzu, "No."
"Ah whatever you might not be someone important." Chazz dismissed before saying, "Now where was I? Oh yeah."
He turned to Jaden with a smirk, "Or was it luck. I say we find out right now!"
Jaden nodded grinning. "Bring it!"
"Well this sure is a welcoming committee."
They turned to see it was Alexis walking in the area.
"Wow, who's this lovely lady?" Teddie asked.
Chazz smirked as he asked "Hey Alexis, you here to watch me mop the floor with my new friends?"
"No, Chazz. I'm here to remind you about the Obelisk welcome dinner your late to!" Alexis crossed her arms.
"Oh, right. Come on, guys." Chazz jumped off his seat, successfully landing on the ground before he began to leave, the others with him following after him like dogs.
"Welcome Dinner?" Chie asked.
"It's what is served for Freshman." Alexis sighed before saying, "Don't mind those guys. Obelisk Blue are punks, even against Slifers!"
"Oh no offense." Alexis added to the girls.
"None taken, but I think I'll pass." Naoto mentioned before wincing again. "I should probably rest up."
"Okay. Be sure to stay careful." Yuzu said before telling Rise, "Before we get to there I better help you for your appearance."
Rise nodded.
Later outside the Slifer Red Dorm...
Jaden, Syrus, Yu, Teddie, and Kanji were standing in front of a dorm that looks more like appartments then a fancy dorm house.
"Are you kidding me?" Kanji questioned. "There's no way we can all live in there."
"I don't know Kanji, it might be fun. I just hope Yosuke doesn't get lonely without me." Teddie said seeing this. "But it's still better then nothing though right?"
"Yeah this fits perfect for me." Jaden grinned. "Before we head for the welcome dinner we should check our rooms out."
"Makes sense to me." Yu nodded.
They walked as they entered a room.
"This is assigned to me, and Jaden." Syrus said looking around. "It's a bit dark."
"Yeah it needs some light." Jaden said pulling the curtains.
"Hey! Those were closed for a reason!" an angry voice burst out surprising them while Jaden shut the curtains.
Syrus and Jaden screamed hearing that.
"Somebody's already in here?" Kanji asked.
"Can you see me now?!" A ficious-looking boy wearing a white, and red version of the Slifer Blazer pulled off his bed covers to glare angrily at the five Slifer Reds below.
"Giant Koala!" Syrus panicked.
"Would you stop screaming?!" the panda-looking boy snapped, already irritated.
"Sorry about that, we're the new students." Yu explained. "My name's Yu Narukami, it's nice to meet you."
The boy's response was a rather rude one as he turned his back on them and laid his head comfortably in his pillow, confusing the two new roommates, and there friends, as he explained "You're new, alright. So, let's me tell you how things work around here."
"What things?" Jaden asked him.
The boy answered, "Duh! Like how the whole color thing works? That's more important than anything! You've got three different kinds of students here! Obelisk Blue students, Ra Yellow students, and Slifer Red students. Now, the Blues are the highest-ranked students; some kids are blue because of their grades, others through connections. The Yellows are second highest; mostly younger students with lots of potential. Then, there are us: The Red Wonders."
"Red Wonders, that must mean we have the most potential of all." Teddie grinned.
However the boy pointed out, "As in, 'I wonder how flunkies like us ever got this far,' maybe. Yeah, sorry. But we're bottom of the barrel down here. Dueling duds. Oh, I'm Chumley Huffington by the way."
"Then there's nowhere to go but up." Yu said. "By the way, do you know when the welcome dinner starts?"
"It starts at around 6:00 PM." Chumley answered him. "I checked on my PDA when the curtains were pulled, and it's 2 minutes away from beginning."
"Thanks." Jaden smiled. "See you there Chumley."
With that they walked off.
"Hey wait a second." Syrus said remembering something, "Didn't Miss Yuzu say we're meeting her husband, and his cat here?"
"Oh yeah." Kanji mentioned. "Think that means fish?"
"We should check, and see." Yu answered.
Later...
What was served was just some rice, soup, and small sardines; a dinner meant for commoners. The Slifer Reds started to complain.
"This is our fancy welcome dinner?"
"This sucks!"
"I can't believe this!"
"Did someone take my beans?"
"What kinda dinner is this?"
"Forget that! Check out our headmaster! It's a cat!"
Right across the room, laying on a table, a plump-looking cat with brown stripes was stretching his body, yawning after waking up from a small nap.
"So cute." Kanji whispered.
Just then what stepped out from the curtain was Banner who held a smile.
"I think he's the headmaster." Syrus mentioned.
Banner greeted pleasantly, "Hello, children! I'm Professor Banner! Now, before we eat, I'd like each of you to tell us something about you-"
"Mmm! This stuff's good!"
Everyone diverted their attention towards Jaden, who was enjoying his dinner and munching on some sardines mixed with rice.
"Jaden!" Syrus cried in exasperation.
"What? I'm starving!" Jaden complained before he used his chopsticks to scoop up some more rice before swallowing it.
"He's walking over here, Jaden!" Syrus kept glancing back over his shoulder and at his friend. "I mean it! He's right...there..."
Jaden gulped down the contents of his food, trying to hide any evidence of him eating. He sheepishly grinned at Banner, who was giving him a somewhat creepy smile.
"Well... since some of us don't feel like waiting..." Banner started, making Jaden and Syrus un-eased. "...Let's just eat!"
The cat meowed in agreement. Both Slifer Reds sighed in relief at that.
"Whoa that was close for them." Teddie remarked. "With him that nice he might've been who Miss Yuzu talked about."
"Probably." Kanji agreed.
"You were saying Professor?" Yu asked politely.
"Ah just call me Banner." Banner smiled to him. "After we eat I like for each of you to tell me each about yourselves."
Everyone nodded at that.
Later at night, Yu, Teddie, and Kanji were setting up their things in their own assigned room.
"Sensei, do you think I should apologize to miss Yuzu?" Teddie asked.
"About what?" Yu asked him.
"For beating her. Everybody keeps talking about it and I don't want her to be upset." Teddie answered.
"Don't worry. She didn't seem to mind it." Yu smiled to him. "Besides she did take it, and moved on like a true player."
Teddie nodded.
"Huh, where are they going?"' Kanji asked noticing Jaden and Syrus walking off.
Yu stand up, "I don't like this. Come on we better follow them."
Teddie and Kanji nodded as they ran after Jaden and Syrus.
They followed them to the arena from the Blue Dorm.
"Well, well, well! You showed!" they hear Chazz snickered.
Jaden grinned, "I never back down. Hope your ready."
"What's going on?" Yu inquired walking up.
They turned hearing that.
"Ah well well the World Persona kid, and the circus kid here to see me beat Jaden." Chazz smirked, "But where are the rest of you?"
"The rest of us? Oh, you mean Yosuke, Nao-chan, Rise-chan, Chie-chan, and Yuki-chan." Teddie realized. "They aren't Red like Kanji, Sensei, and me."
"Guess they'll miss on the fun." Chazz shrugged.
"I wouldn't worry." Yu mentioned. "Do you mind if we watch?"
"I don't care because one of you two will be next." Chazz smirked.
Jaden frowned. "What makes you so sure you'll beat me?"
"Because I will be the next King of Games, and you are in my way." Chazz smirked. "Now enough talk let's get this over with!"
"DUEL!" Jaden and Chazz declared simultaneously.
(Dueling Theme: Not Gonna Due by Skillet)
Jaden: 4000
Chazz: 4000
Let the duel begin!
Chazz 1st Turn:
"Alright, slacker!" Chazz drew his first card and looked at it, deciding on his strategy already. "For my first move, I'll play Reborn Zombie in Defense Mode!"
Kneeling down, an old skeleton-like monster with barely any skin and clothing appeared on the field. His empty eye sockets proved fatal to his appearance as a zombie creature, plus the wrinkling hair and skin was more effective to his monstrous part.
Reborn Zombie
Dark Type
Level 4
Zombie
ATK: 1000
DEF: 1600
While you have no cards in your hand, this card is not destroyed as a result of battle while in Attack Position. (Damage calculation is applied normally.)
"Why am I not surprised he uses Zombies?" Kanji questioned.
"And I'll also place one card facedown!" Chazz ended his turn.
Jaden 1st Turn:
Jaden drew his card and grinned. "Nice, I'll start things off by using Polymerization to fuse Elemental HERO Avian with Elemental HERO Burstinatrix in order to summon Elemental HERO Flame Wingman!"
Polymerization
Normal Spell Card
Fusion Summon 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck, using monsters from your hand or your side of the field as Fusion Materials.
"I summon the Elemental HERO Flame Wingman!"
Elemental HERO Flame Wingman
Wind Type
Level 6
Warrior
ATK: 2100
DEF: 1200
"Elemental Hero Avian" + "Elemental Hero Burstinatrix"
This monster can only be Special Summoned by Fusion Summon. When this card destroys an opponent's monster by battle, inflict damage to your opponent equal to the ATK of the destroyed monster.
"I had a feeling I'd find you guys here."
The four Silfers turned to see Alexis, along with the girls except Yuzu though Rise has a different appearance. Instead of her usual pigtails it is now long haired, and has a purple stripe, and along with it is red lipstick.
"Wow, you look great." Kanji smiled.
Rise blushed, "Thanks."
"How's Naoto?" Yu asked.
"She's still in bed." Chie answered.
Suddenly Wingman appeared on Chazz's field.
"It's Chthonian Polymer's work!" Chazz smirked revealing he played a trap, and Reborn Zombie is gone.
Chthonian Polymer
Normal Trap Card
You can only activate this card when your opponent Summons a Fusion Monster. Tribute 1 monster on your side of the field to take control of that Fusion Monster.
"That's a nasty trap. By sacrificing a monster Chazz can take control of a Fusion Monster, Jaden summons." Alexis told them.
"That's a powerful trap." Chie frowned.
"I wouldn't worry Chie, I have a feeling Jaden can handle himself." Yu noted.
"How did Chazz know when to play that though?'" Syrus wondered.
"You're so predictable, Jaden! You wouldn't stop talking about the Wingman at the exam! So, I knew you'd use him sooner!" Chazz smirked at his opponent.
"He's good, but kind of a snob." Rise admitted.
"So what now Jaden?" Chazz smirked.
"I summon Elemental HERO Clayman in defense mode and that's all." Jaden frowned.
Jaden: 4000
Chazz: 4000
Chazz 2nd Turn:
Chazz drew, as he said "I summon Chthonian Soldier in attack mode!" A devilish human-like soldier wearing dark, thick armor came into the cavalry.
Chthonain Soldier
Dark Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK: 1200
DEF: 1400
When this card is destroyed by an opponent's attacking monster and sent to the Graveyard, the Battle Damage you took from this battle is also inflicted to your opponent.
"Not good." Syrus frowned.
"Now go Wingman! Attack Clayman with Skydive Schorcher!" Chazz called as Jaden's monster attacked.
Jaden winced as his monster shattered.
"And don't forget your Wingman's ability! When he destroys a monster you take it's attack points as damage!" Chazz grinned as Wingman fired flames from his dragon head.
Jaden grunted from the flames.
(Jaden: 3200)
"And now Chthonain Soldier attack him directly!" Chazz called.
The soldier slashed Jaden as he grunted in pain.
(Jaden: 2000)
"He's definitely skilled." Yu mentioned.
"Now I place another card face-down, and it's your turn." Chazz ended.
Jaden 2nd Turn:
"Not bad Chazz. This is a fun match." Jaden smiled drawing his card. "Ok, I'll summon the Elemental HERO Sparkman in attack mode."
Elemental HERO Sparkman
Light Type
Level 4
Warrior
ATK: 1600
DEF: 1400
An Elemental Hero and a warrior of light who proficiently wields many kinds of armaments. His Shining Surge Flash cuts off the path of villainy.
"Now attack Chthonian Soldier!"
Sparkman fired a electric wave at the solider destroying it. (Chazz: 3600)
Suddenly Chthonian Soldier's sword flew through the air, and struck Jaden.
(Jaden: 1600)
"Huh, what just happened?" Teddie asked in confusion.
"What happened is Chthonian Soldier's ability to inflict the same damage to Jaden." Alexis answered.
"Not bad, in that case I'll set this and end my turn." Jaden mentioned.
Jaden: 1600
Chazz: 3600
Chazz 3rd Turn:
Chazz drew, "Alright Wingman attack Sparkman!"
"If that hits he'll lose!" Chie cried in shock.
"Yeah I don't think so, I play a trap!" Jaden called. "Mirror Gate!"
Mirror Gate
Normal Trap Card
Activate only when an opponent's monster battles a monster that you control. Switch control of the battling monsters, and then calculate damage.
"Mirror Gate!?" Chazz cried shocked.
"That's right, and it swaps our monsters before the battle!" Jaden revealed.
At that the two HEROs exchanged places before Wingman destroyed Sparkman. (Chazz: 3100)
"Plus since Sparkman was destroyed, Flame Wingman's ability should activate right?" Yukiko recalled.
"Yeah!" Syrus cried as Wingman fired flames as Chazz cried out. (Chazz: 1500)
"Chazz!" Raizou, and Taiyou cried out shocked seeing their boss getting beaten like that.
Chazz smirked however "Alright, I activate Chthonian Blast! Now, since you destroyed one of my monsters, I can destroy one of yours, and you take damage equal to half its Attack Points!"
Chthonian Blast
Quick-Play Spell Card
Activate only when a face-up monster you control is destroyed and sent to the Graveyard. Destroy 1 face-up monster on the field and inflict damage to your opponent equal to half of its ATK.
Flame Wingman shattered as Jaden grunted.
(Jaden: 0550)
"And now I play my face-down! Call of the Haunted!" Chazz called.
Call of the Haunted
Continuous Trap Card
Activate this card by targeting 1 monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon that target in Attack Position. When this card leaves the field, destroy that target. When that target is destroyed, destroy this card.
"What this does is allow me to get a monster, and summon it back from the graveyard!" Chazz called as Chthonian Solider. "But he won't b around for long because I'm sacrificing Solider to summon Mefist, the Infernal General!"
A black knight covered in midnight-colored armor showed up, wielding a long axe weapon and riding on a ram creature like it was his own horse.
Mefist the Infernal General
Dark Type
Level 5
Fiend
ATK: 1800
DEF: 1700
When this card attacks with an ATK that is higher than the DEF of your opponent's Defense Position monster, inflict the difference as Battle Damage to your opponent's Life Points. When this card inflicts Battle Damage to your opponent's Life Points, discard 1 card randomly from your opponent's hand.
"That's a problem." Rise frowned.
"And now slacker this is your last chance surrender or I'll finish you!" Chazz warned.
Jaden 3rd Turn:
"Surrender, I don't think so." Jaden grinned drawing his card.
With her sharp ears, Alexis heard footsteps echoing in the hallways and approaching very close to the Duel Arena, and cried "Ah! Guys! Campus security! If they find us all in here, we'll get seriously busted!"
"What? We're all students here!" Jadn asked confused.
Alexis sighed as she took out a rulebook, "The rules say 'No-off hour arena duels!' Chazz knows that! And let me guess, he didn't tell you!"
Chazz blushed a bit in embarrassment being caught.
"It's the first day, can't we say we didn't know?" Rise asked.
"That won't work." Alexis answered. "There really strict."
"Come on! Let's go!" Taiyou called out.
"W-well, looks like you lucked out this time," Chazz said, as he started turning around to leave as the monsters and other remaining cards on the field vanished.
Jaden: 0550
Chazz: 1500
Duel ended with No Result.
"Hey! The duel isn't over!" Jaden yelled.
"Yes it is, and I know what I seen! You are a sorry duelist, you beating Dr. Crowler was a fluke!" Chazz told him, "And you silver haired kid, blondie don't think this let's you off the hook."
With that the three male Blues ran off. The others ran off too just before the security arrived.
"You certainly are stubborn, Jaden." Alexis admitted, poking Jaden's forehead as she laughed happily.
"Only about my dueling!" Jaden said, angered that his duel was interrupted.
"Thanks for showing us the back way out, Alexis!" Syrus thanked with a blush.
"Sure! I'm sorry you didn't get to finish your match Chazz. It would've ended either way." Alexis said to the Silfer.
"No I would've won with this!" Jaden said as he shows them what he drew.
It was a Spell called Monster Reborn.
Monster Reborn
Normal Spell Card
Target 1 monster in either player's GY; Special Summon it.
"Um... I'm not that good but what if he didn't summon that other monster though?" Chie asked. "Wouldn't Chazz have won then thanks to his Soldier's ability?"
"It would be a draw." Alexis answered. "Chazz most likely did that so that it can be stronger then any monster Jaden summons."
"Well you have to admit, he's rude but he's definitely skilled." Yukiko admitted.
"If you ask me he's a creep, and I'll beat him for Yu-sempai." Rise declared confidently.
"Thanks Rise but that'll be later." Yu told her.
Rise pouted before nodding only to frown. "Actually, we should check on Naoto-kun, she's in bad shape."
With that they headed to the infirmary. They arrived at the infirmary.
Naoto was unconscious on one of the beds and the nurse had left for some reason.
(A/N (Ulrich62): Speak with Chancellor Sheppard about the student who was unconscious for hours after a duel.)
"Oh... Nao-Chan!" Teddie cried running over, and took her hand.
Yu frowned before turning to Jaden, Syrus, and Alexis. "Can you guys keep a huge secret?"
The three looked concerned but nodded. Yu looked at them before turning to Teddie and nodding. Teddie blinked in surprise before nodding. "Bearsona!"
As Teddie said that a blue card appeared as he shattered it and Kamui-Moshiri appeared above him and a green glow enveloped Naoto. The three looked shocked as Naoto slowly opened her eyes.
"Wasn't that the...?" Syrus asked shocked.
"Yeah, it was." Rise nodded.
Naoto slowly sat up.
"Are you ok Naoto?" Yu asked her.
"Yeah. How did you managed to do it without anyone-" She paused when she sees Alexis, Jaden, and Syrus, "-finding out."
"They said they'd keep it a secret." Chie mentioned. "Plus we didn't really have a choice then to let Teddie heal you."
Naoto rubbed her head, "How long am I out?"
"Almost eight hours by now, we can't let them be destroyed in battle if we can avoid it." Yukiko answered. "It's a good thing Yamato-Sumeragi wasn't destroyed."
"And if she was...?" Alexis asked.
Yu frowned. "I don't think we should talk about that."
"I'm glad we're okay." Naoto smiled.
"Yeah." Yu nodded in agreement.
Ulrich362: Well... that didn't take long to be revealed.
bopdog111: Alexis, Syrus, and Jaden now know about the Personas.
Ulrich362: Exactly, of course they've also learned the dangers of the Personas being destroyed in battle. If all three are destroyed... well it won't be good lets leave it at that.
bopdog111: Well what will happen next?
Ulrich362: A musical match, and an unfortunate misunderstanding. See you in the next chapter.
bopdog111: Be sure to review!