Michael: So I meet him in the first chapter?
Me: Yep.
?: Do I show up yet?
Me: Afraid not, but you do show up in the next chapter. Michael, if you would do the honors.
Michael: Yugioh GX and its related characters are the property of Shuiesha and Shonen Jump, but this AU Story and its ocs are the property of TheSupremeKing19 and is not to be reposted without permission. You have been warned.
Me: Woah Michael, calm down. I don't want it to look like you're threatening my readers.
Michael: Apologies, but you know I have zero tolerance for liars and thieves. Enjoy the story.
It was a sunny day in Domino City, and there wasn't a care in the world to be had. Unless of course, you were Jaden Yuki, who was running through the streets at full tilt.
Jaden: Alright, I got my deck, my gear, and about 2 minutes to get to the Duel Academy entrance exams before they start. At least since I'm not a student yet, they can't throw me in detention hall for being late.
He kept running and realized he was about to run into someone.
Jaden: Watch out!
He didn't stop in time and crashed into the man, falling backwards as his cards spilled onto the ground. He quickly turned around and began collecting his cards.
Jaden: Sorry.
?: You're a duelist, aren't you?
Jaden: Yep. I'm going to try out at the academy.
?: You don't say.
He reached into his deck box and pulled out a card. Jaden laughed as he stood up but stopped laughing when he realized he was talking to one of the greatest duelists in history.
Yugi: Why don't you take this? Something just tells me that it belongs with you.
Jaden: Wow, really?
Yugi: Good luck.
Jaden: Thank you. I'll make you proud.
Yugi just turned back and gave him a thumbs up. Jaden looked at the card he was given. It looked like Kuriboh with a pair of angel wings. It was then that Jaden heard a voice call out to him, but when he looked around there was no one there. He then looked at his watch and realized he was almost late.
Jaden: The exam!
?: Hey there!
Jaden turned to where the voice came from and saw a boy his age with black hair and blue eyes and wearing a pair of faded blue jeans, a black shirt, a black long sleeve jacket, and a black backpack sitting on a black motorcycle.
?: You headed to the DA entrance exam?
Jaden: Yeah. You goin' there too?
?: Yep. Hop on and I'll give you a lift.
Jaden: Thanks. What's your name?
?: My name is Michael.
Jaden: Cool, my name's Jaden.
Michael: Well, get on.
Jaden got on the back and Michael drove them both to the entrance exams.
Michael: So this is the reincarnation of the Supreme King? He does look like the original, but I guess time will tell if he is the man I've come to Duel Academy to find.
They arrived just under the wire and signed in before the end of exams.
Jaden: That was a close one. Thanks for giving me a ride, I might not have made it if it weren't for you.
Michael: My pleasure.
They turned their attention down to the duel field and took notice of one of the student's duels. The student had 3200 life points, Vorse Raider, and a face down card on his field and his opponent had 1900 life points, Gear Golem the Moving Fortress, and Big Shield Gardna on his field.
Proctor: Okay new guy, multiple choice. You got multiple monsters staring you down. Do you A: throw in the towel, B: beg for mercy, or C: run home to momma?
Applicant: I'll go with D: none of the above, and activate this.
Proctor: That's Ring of Destruction!
Applicant: Exactly, which means I can destroy any monster on the field and deal damage to both of us equal to that monster's attack points.
A metal collar attached itself to Vorse Raider's neck before exploding, dropping his opponent's life points to 0.
Proctor: Not bad kid. Welcome to the academy.
Applicant: Thank you, oh wise proctor.
Michael: Not a bad move.
?:That's Bastion Misawa. They say he's one of only two of the applicants to get a perfect score on the written exam.
Jaden: Wow, I just barely passed.
?: Yeah, me too. My name's Syrus by the way, it's nice to meet you. I kinda have anxiety problems, I don't know how I won my match.
Jaden: So you're in? Congratulations, we'll be in too once we win our duels.
Syrus: Wait, you two haven't dueled yet?
Michael: No. We only managed to get here just before they closed.
Syrus: Then you might have a problem, I think this was supposed to be the last duel.
In another part of the building, the staff were having a conversation about this year's applicants.
Staff 1: Looks like we've got a pretty good crop this year.
Staff 2: We do indeed.
The man from registration walked up to one of the teachers.
Registry: I'm sorry to interrupt, but two more applicants have arrived to take their exams Mr. Crowler.
Crowler: Did you just call me Mr.?
Registry: Oh sorry, I'm new here Mrs.
Crowler: I have a PhD in dueling, I've earned the title Dr. thank you, now just tell the truants they'll have to come back next year.
Staff 1: Actually Dr. Crowler, they arrived just before registry had closed. Besides, we have time for two more duels.
Staff 2: Yes, I say we give them a chance.
Staff 3: They're technically not even late.
Crowler: Enough! If they can't be bothered to show up on time, then they shouldn't be allowed to enroll.
?: I agree.
Crowler: Ah, Dr. Maxwell, always the voice of reason.
That's when Crowler's phone rang.
Crowler: Who is it?
?: It's Sheppard.
Crowler: Oh, Chancellor Shepherd.
Sheppard: Just calling to make sure everything is running smoothly Crowler. We wouldn't want a repeat of last year, would we? When you cut a third of our applicants for some ridiculous reason. What was it, calling you Mr. or Mrs.? Whatever, just make sure every duelist gets their chance.
Crowler: Absolutely. Furry chinned wind bag. Doesn't he realize there are enough talentless flunkies at this academy already? But he's the boss, and if he wants to these scrimshankers a duel, fine. Dr Maxwell, you and I will duel the applicants.
Maxwell: With pleasure.
He knew exactly what Crowler had in mind, and he couldn't be more on board. Back with Jaden and Michael, Bastion had just returned to his seat.
Michael: Impressive duel Bastion.
Bastion: Thank you.
Jaden: Yeah, by the looks of things, you just might be the second-best duelist here.
Announcer: Jaden Yuki, please report to exam field 4.
Jaden: Go time. Wish me luck guys.
Bastion: Wait, if I'm the second-best duelist here, then who's the first?
Jaden: Yours truly. It's what I'm best at.
[Timeskip over Jaden's duel]
Bastion: Looks like he's in.
Michael: Yep. I'm all but convinced he's the one I'm searching for.
Jaden walked back up and joined them.
Jaden: Sweet duel, huh?
Syrus: Yeah, you sent that Golem to the scrap heap.
Michael: An excellent duel.
Announcer: Michael Shadows, please report to exam field 2.
Michael: Looks like it's my turn.
Bastion: Wait, did they say Michael Shadows?
Syrus: Yeah, I think so, why?
Bastion: He's the heir of the Shadows family. He's earned the nickname the Knight of Shadows.
Jaden: Who are the Shadows family? And how did he get a nickname like that?
Bastion: The Shadows family are a wealthy and prestigious family from Domino City. It's said that they descend from a line of knights that served royalty in the middle ages. That's part of why he got the nickname, the other reason is his personality and the fact he always duels using fiend type monsters.
Syrus: He sounds strong.
Bastion: I've also heard that he uses a special deck that was created by Pegasus, the creator of Duel Monsters. And this may just be a rumor, but I've heard he's never lost a duel, and even beat retired pros as a child.
Jaden: If all that is true, we may be in for an incredible duel.
Meanwhile, Michael had just arrived at the duel field. He reached into his bag and pulled out a knight's gauntlet that had a duel disk attached. It was like the Duel Academy standard duel disk, but was jet-black and the outer edge was sharp like a blade.
Michael: Greetings. I look forward to the opportunity to duel against you.
Maxwell: Even if you can't show up on time, at least you show proper respect.
Michael: Might I know the name of my opponent?
Maxwell: Dr. Maxwell.
Michael: Very well then, let the duel begin.
Maxwell: Indeed.
Both: "Let's duel."
Michael: 4000 LP
Maxwell: 4000 LP
Maxwell: I'll go first. I play the spell card Graceful Charity. Now I can three draw cards as long as I discard two cards after. Crowler had the right idea about using our own decks, but I'll succeed where he failed. Next I play the spell card Monster Reborn to resurrect my Immortal Bushi.
Level 3/Dark/Warrior
ATK 1200/DEF 600
Maxwell: Now I play the Great Sword equip spell. This card raises the attack points of a warrior type monster by 300 and allows it to be treated as two tributes for the tribute summon of a warrior type monster.
Syrus: Wait, two tributes?
Alexis: That means he can summon a high-level monster.
Maxwell: I sacrifice my Immortal Bushi to summon Gilford the Lightning!
Syrus: No way!
Bastion: He has such a card?!
Level 8/Light/Warrior
ATK 2800/DEF 1400
Maxwell: And now I equip my monster with the spell card Mist Body, which means he can't be destroyed by battle. Next, I play the Dark Door continuous spell, so we can both only attack with one monster each turn. Finally, I place one card face-down and end my turn.
Syrus: So not only does he have a strong monster on his first turn, but it can't be destroyed by battle, Michael can only attack once, and he has to worry about a face-down card?
Bastion: Yes, it seems Michael may be in trouble.
Jaden: Lighten up guys.
Syrus: What do you mean Jay?
Jaden: Just look at Michael. He doesn't seem concerned.
Just as Jaden said, Michael wasn't showing the slightest bit of worry.
Michael: It's my turn, I draw.
Maxwell: My face-down card is Mirror Force, so if he attacks, he'll be wide open.
Michael: One turn.
Maxwell: What?
Michael: I'll defeat you in a single turn.
Everyone in the audience began to talk among themselves about Michael's declaration. Defeat one of the best teachers in Duel Academy in a single turn? Could he really do it?
Maxwell: You really think you can defeat me in one turn?
Michael: I don't think I can, I know I can, but rather than just talk about it, I'll show you. I play the Dark World Lightning spell card. With it, I can destroy any face-down card on the field, as long I discard a card after it's destroyed.
Maxwell: Say what?
Michael: I choose to destroy your set card.
A blast of purple lightning shot from his spell at his opponent's face-down card, destroying it.
Michael: Since it was destroyed, I discard one card.
Just then, a fiendish looking monster with a green cloak appeared and fired a blast of purple energy at Maxwell's Dark Door, destroying it.
Maxwell: What happened?
Michael: The card I discarded was Gren, Tactician of Dark World, and due to his special ability, when he's discarded from my hand by a card effect, 1 spell or trap card is destroyed, and I chose your Dark Door.
Syrus: Alright! He destroyed two of his opponent's cards!
Bastion: But he still has to deal with Gilford the Lightning, and with Mist Body protecting it, he's got his work cut out for him.
Jaden: Yeah, but I get the feeling Michael's not done yet.
Michael: I play the Double Spell magic card, so by discarding my Dark World Dealings, I can use any spell from your graveyard, such as Graceful Charity. And now the effects of Sillva, Warlord of Dark World and Ceruli, Guru of Dark World activate, causing them to be revived from my graveyard.
Maxwell: Impossible!
Sillva
Level 5/Dark/Fiend
ATK 2300/DEF 1400
Ceruli
Level 1/Dark/Fiend
ATK 100/DEF 300
Sillva revived onto Michael's field, but Ceruli appeared on Maxwell's field.
Maxwell: Why is this thing on my field?
Michael: Ceruli's effect causes him to be summoned to your field. And now that he's there, his other special ability activates, forcing the player opposing him to discard one card from their hand.
Maxwell: But wait, if this thing is on my field, then that would make you,
Michael: It's opponent, which means I discard 1 card from my hand. And now the effect of the Goldd, Wu Lord of Dark World that I discarded activates. With it, I can summon him to my field, and as a bonus, since he was discarded from my hand by your card effect, I can destroy up to two cards on your field.
Maxwell: Two cards?!
Michael: So I'll say hello to Goldd, and you can say goodbye to Ceruli and Gilford.
Goldd, Wu Lord of Dark World
Level 5/Dark/Fiend
ATK 2300/DEF 1400
Maxwell: No way!
Michael: And now my monsters, attack him directly.
His monsters brandished their weapons and struck the professor, knocking him onto his back.
Ceruli: Well played Master Michael.
Michael: Thanks. Sorry you had to get blasted.
Ceruli: Think nothing of it.
Maxwell: 0 LP
Winner: Michael
?: No way! He beat Maxwell in one turn!
Chazz: So the rumors are true! The Dark World Deck does exist! I'll make it mine, no matter what!
Jaden: Alright, he's in!
Bastion: An excellent duel, although this means that the rumors are true.
Michael then joined them back in the stands.
Michael: So how was that?
Jaden: Dude, you killed it!
Syrus: Yeah. Think you could give me some pointers some time?
Michael: Sure.
Bastion: So you're really a member of the Shadows family?
Michael: Indeed. But please, just call me Michael.
Bastion: Alright. But if you don't mind my asking, why is someone with your talent going to Duel Academy? With your skills and your family's status, you could enter the Pro Leagues easily.
Michael: I have my reasons.
Bastion: I see. I apologize if I was being intrusive.
Michael: It's fine.
Jaden: Well, looks like we all get to go to Duel Academy.
Michael: I look forward to it. And I look forward to our joint future as well, Jaden.
Hey everyone. So here's the first actual chapter of the story. A couple of things I want to say. First of all, Michael's hair style is the same as Naofumi's from Rising of the Shield Hero. Second of all, this story is quite likely going to be canon to my GX/5ds crossover fanfic, Son of the Supreme King. There is going to be another OC prominent in the story, but you'll meet them in the next chapter. Also, for anyone who was ever curious about what the word "scrimshanker" means, it means someone who shirks responsibility. Also, I've seen that it's a common misconception that Konami owns Yugioh. They actually only license the series, now own it. I hope you all enjoyed the first full chapter of my new story and follow it.