Note from the Author: It's me again. This is just a short little chapter covering what happened from today as well as what to expect as Timmy faces his next opponent. Don't worry, things are gonna get real good.

Chapter 4 – The Aftermath

After the first day of school…

Hours had passed after the duel between Timmy Turner and Tad Thompson ended in one gaining victory over the other. Students were heading off to who knows where they would go as the afternoon had begun. Timmy along with his friends were walking out of school pleased after what had happened but as for their opposition, the popular kids was a different story.

"I still can't believe you won with that deck, Timmy. Even better is that you won Tad's Dark Magician card which is the rarest card in his deck. How do you feel?" Chester said as the look of anticipation was in his eyes seeing that Timmy had won his first duel.

"I feel alright that I won but I also feel bad that Tad has to suffer Trixie's unconniving anger. Besides, I don't like it one bit." Timmy replied as he had second thoughts of the decision that he had previously made.

"Timmy… what's wrong? Don't tell me you still feel bad after what happened today? It's bad enough that the populars picked on us but what's more bad is the fact that you got one of their rarest cards." AJ spoke in which it snapped Timmy out of it after spending the last few minutes looking at the Dark Magician card that Tad have given him.

"Huh? Oh, nothing. I feel alright but I'm more concerned about what's gonna happen to Tad now that he was to contend with the wrath of Trixie Tang." Timmy replied in which everyone went silent wondering what would happen to him.

"I wouldn't worry. Besides its bad enough that I slapped Trixie but its more bad that the populars tried to have us submit but we didn't. We should head home because I don't think we would find out what happens next." Tootie spoke and the others agreed realizing that what would happen next wasn't gonna be a very easy sight.

The four populars were heading out of the school and each of them had mixed looks in their eyes. One had a look of anger and betrayal, the other has a look of doubt and nervousness, the third has a look of confusion while the other just doesn't know what to think.

"I'm disappointed in you, Tad. Do you have any idea how this is affecting our power as popular kids?" Trixie said as she had a look of disgust with what had happened despite the fact that she had experienced a catfight in the school bus.

"What would be the word I'm looking for when it comes to something pathetic as this… no. Does it matter to you?" Tad replied in which he disliked Trixie's rude comments.

"Yes it does. Because of you losing to that ignorant empty bus seat, he not only possesses your rarest card but our future undefeated streak is tarnished. Tarnished!! All because of you." Trixie shouted in which her voice nearly scared everyone around her.

"Don't worry, Trixie. I'll be the next person to take that Turner twerp down. Besides, I always wanted to test out my Insect-type deck against him." Chad replied in which he let out a laugh similar to Weevil Underwood, a duelist that possesses the same caliber he does.

"Uh why the heck did you have to choose bugs out of all the different type of monsters out there? Bugs are simply just gross and icky." Veronica spoke as she freaked out a bit after what Chad said when the word "insects" was mentioned.

"Don't worry about it, lackey. Besides, Chad has what it takes to trump that Turner punk. If Tad couldn't beat him, he can and he'll do it with all the little icky yucky insects that he has in that deck of his. I won't tolerate defeat for all that matters is absolute victory not only over all the sutdents but all the little poor saps out there. Let's go." Trixie spoke as Veronica and Chad followed her back to the mansion but she stopped knowing that Tad wasn't following her and a side of him was never before seen to anyone.

"Uh Tad, what are you doing? Why aren't you following me like you should be. Don't tell me you have second thoughts after what Timmy said to you earlier." Trixie said as Tad was silent but not before he said his reasons which shocked everyone.

"I thought about what Timmy said about making your own choices… well, the thing is he is right about one thing. You have a big mouth that just doesn't know when to shut up and plus, I think it would be better off if I made my own choices so guess what… you got one less boy in that group of yours. To sum it up, I got two words for you ya little stank… I quit." Tad replied as he walked away from Trixie and the other kids seeing that his decision was final.

Trixie's eyes began to boil with vengeance in her eyes as she didn't like it when anyone said to her those two inevitable words. She then took a deep breath and thought to herself that it would be better off without him. Chad and Veronica followed as if they had no choice in the matter. As for Tad, he continued walking to wherever he would go knowing that he was now finally free from Trixie's indomitable wrath.

((Trixie that fool is finally out of my hair… geez, she really is bossy not to mention that she needs some attitude adjustments to boot. The only thing that matters to me is that I be stronger my own way.)) Tad thought as he was walking home carrying with him his bookbag containing all his books.

Meanwhile…

At Timmy's room, the sun was setting as hours had passed since the duel had took place. He was finishing up his homework which consisted of work from various different subjects. His fairy godparents were doing other activities that take off a lot of time while the bucktoothed boy was doing his studies.

"Alright, I have my Clown Zombie attack your face-down monster." Cosmo said as Wanda made her move which was an unexpected one.

"Too bad Cosmo, you attacked my Old Vindictive Magician which makes your Clown Zombie go to the graveyard." Wanda replied in which Cosmo looked disgusted seeing that he had made a foolish mistake costing him a monster.

"Looks like you got me here. Go ahead and make your move… I end my turn now." Cosmo said as Wanda made her move which got her a victory in their little duel.

"I win again, Cosmo. Want to go one more round or have you had enough?" Wanda replied as she chuckled a bit still pleased of her victory.

"No thanks, I don't think I can handle another duel besides… I need more work on my deck anyway. Hey Timmy, can you help me?" Cosmo said as it made Timmy curious into what he meant.

"Huh? Help you with your deck? I don't know because you are a beginner duelist. What I do is that you get your hands on some starter packs." Timmy replied as it made him understand very easily.

"Well Timmy, it seems that you are still shocked over your victory against Tad today. Aside from the fact that you've acquired the Dark Magician from him which is his rarest card, Trixie is determined to make you suffer defeat." Wanda said as he was aware of what would happen.

"I know. Maybe I can make use of the Dark Magician card that he gave me… I'm more concerned about what happens now but for the time being, I got to get myself some sleep. I have school tomorrow anyway." Timmy replied as he jumped on the bed and went to sleep.

His fairy godparents Cosmo and Wanda did the same thing as they went off to bed as well. Although that Timmy was aware that Trixie would gain revenge, he didn't care as it would mean that he would get more competition in the hopes of reaching the top. With one day coming to an end, a new day would soon follow but Timmy wouldn't be getting some competition for quite some time. However in Trixie's mansion she was still thinking about what happened today and what to do afterwards.

((I can't believe this. Tad lost the duel against that pink hatted, bucktoothed brat. Normally, I'd scream at him right now showing him that I have no use for excuses but… he said those two nasty words that are still in my head that drives me crazy…)) Trixie thought as she still hears those words that Tad told her earlier today.

Flashback… a few hours earlier

"You got one less boy in that group of yours. To sum it up, I got two words for you ya little stank… I quit" Tad spoke as he walked off his own path leaving Trixie stunned.

Another flashback…

"Trixie, keep your big fat no good makeup-filled checkbook mouth out of this. Timmy is doing what every person should do and if he didn't, he'd be equally as bad as Tad is during this duel." Tootie shouted at her.

Another flashback…

"Though you may be rich and popular, deep inside you are hurting inside knowing that all this satisfaction that you get ends up being a big dang waste. I used to like you just cause you were beautiful but looking at you now tells me that hell hath no fury like the wrath of a woman's scorn." Timmy said as her words were driving her mad.

End flashback…

"It's because of that stupid Timmy Turner that he has to do this to me. I swear that he'll pay for this." Trixie said as she tried to get some sleep but couldn't get those flasbacks out of her head.

With the night taking full circle and Trixie tossing and turning because of the recent events, it would appear that Ms. Tang wouldn't be getting much sleep. But one thing is for certain as she knew completely that the only thing that mattered to her would be revenge… revenge against Timmy Turner.

Three days later…

Three days had passed and Timmy hasn't gotten much competition despite the fact that he would be expecting an opponent soon enough. It was then Tootie came by hoping to cheer him up and fortunately he would get some much needed support.

"Hey Timmy, why are you sitting down in the park? Shouldn't you be dueling right now?" Tootie said as they both shared a hug before Timmy would explain to her his reasons.

"There isn't that many people that have Duel Monsters cards. Although the craze hits full circle, not many are into it as we speak. My guess that the popularity hasn't taken full circle yet… but not for a while. What brings you here anyway?" Timmy replied as Tootie said her reasons.

"Well I thought I'd be here because I thought you would be dueling right now. Looks like you aren't. Is it alright if I be with you for the day? Vicky is renovating my room along with her own for next to babysitting, she has a way with room decorating." Tootie said as Timmy nodded in approval seeing that her sister was gonna be busy all day but not before they hear the voice of Timmy's next opponent.

"Look who decided to fly by and make a buzz here… Timmy Turner, the boy who defeated Tad and obtained his rarest card." A voice spoke as Timmy and Tootie turned around only to discover Chad, the so-called master of insects.

"Well well, if it isn't mosquito breath that decided to stop by. What's wrong? Did the queen bee Trixie order you and your hive to take me down? I doubt you can defeat me." Timmy replied as it got Chad very annoyed.

"So what if you annoy me, at least the queen bee wants vengeance on you. So get ready for it's time to duel." Chad spoke as he took out a duel disk that had the look of a mosquito.

Once he put on the duel disk, it powered on and then it began to activate. The wings of the mosquito-like Duel Disk emerged with having the left wing expand to showing three monster slots and the right wing expanding to show two monster slots. It was then the right wing went straight to where the left side and it then went full force. Timmy took great pleasure to powering on his Duel Disk, putting in his deck and got himself ready for battle.

"Prepare to feel my wrath of my insect clan… they yearn to give your rear end a sting." Chad said as he drew his hand while Timmy drew his.

"I think my Heroes will look forward to giving your insects a squashing much less a fumigation." Timmy replied as he had a smile on his face.

Both of them had looks of determination while all Tootie can do is watch as the both of them go into battle. The only thing that can be known is that it wouldn't be an easy task. One duelist was gonna be unleashing a swarm of insects whether they were weak or not while on the other end, the other would call on the help of his comrades… The Elemental Heroes. The only thing that would be said here is that It's time… to GAME ON!!