Chapter 7 is here! Sorry for the long wait though!
Me: We're back!
Vengeful: Yeah! And I changed my username from Chibi-Chaos to Vengeful Flame!
Jaden: At least I can talk in the story.
Chazz: But you are incredibly adorable in pompom25's story Mute, even though you don't talk.
Me: Enough of the small talk, time to start the story!
Vengeful: It's gonna be a blast!
Haou: Literally. (Pushes down plunger for dynamite.)
BOOM!
Chapter 7: Reunion
Years later…….
Duel Academy, it was a school for duelists and home of Chancellor Sheppard. The Chancellor was waiting for a new exchange student from the Princeton family, Chazz Princeton. He took pity on the boy after hearing that Chazz was a slayer who was on a desperate search for a familiar that he lost, named Jaden. Sheppard hoped that maybe staying at Duel Academy would help Chazz to take a break from his search for Jaden.
"Hard to believe that Jaden has found someone else to trust besides me," thought Sheppard looking through his window. "You really are special Chazz."
At the docks Chazz was getting his baggage off the ferry and grumbling curses under his breath. In truth, it was his brothers who forced Chazz to come to Duel Academy for a break. Now Chazz always wore the locket that he gave to Jaden and clung onto the hope that he would find Jaden again.
"Jeeze, why did my brothers have to send me to this school? I've got better things to do than go to this school," grumbled Chazz getting the last of his baggage off the ferry. "Seriously, I could be looking for Jaden, right…now?"
Across the docks Chazz saw a familiar brunette with chocolate colored eyes and two toned brown hair who was conversing with Jesse. Slowly, Chazz walked over to confirm whether it was Jaden or not. As he got closer he smelled Jaden's familiar scent, saw his smile, and heard Jaden's sweet voice.
"Jaden?" asked Chazz standing only two feet away from Jaden and Jesse.
"Huh? Um, sorry did you say something?" inquired the brunette turning to Chazz. "And how do you know my name?"
"Jaden it's me, Chazz! Don't you remember me!?" shouted Chazz. "No! He couldn't have forgotten me!"
"I'm sorry, but I don't know you."
Shook over took the black haired teen when he heard those words from Jaden. Slowly Chazz turned a heel and and went back to get his bags, all he had done to find Jaden, was shot down by those simple words. Jesse followed Chazz in suit and said. "Chazz, wait! There's an explanation to what you just heard."
"What?" mumbled Chazz picking up his bag. "I'll only be interested if it's good news."
"All right, hear me out okay? Ju-chan was reinstated here and he doesn't remember a lot of things. At first Ju-chan didn't remember Haou or me until about two days after we had found him," explained Jesse.
"So he has amnesia?" asked Chazz perking up. "Then again, Jaden did always have a way of pulling through."
"Yeah, so maybe he'll remember you too sooner or later," suggested Jesse.
"Jesse, thank you," smiled Chazz. "I'm such an idiot for giving up so soon, you know that Jaden?"
Quickly, Chazz grabbed his bags and dumpped them off at the Obelisk dorms. To his surprise he saw Alexis and the others along the way to Chancellor Sheppard's office. Once he reached the Chancellor's office, he alomost gave Sheppard a heart attaack because of how quietly he came in.
"You wanted to see me Sheppard?" questioned Chazz almost making Sheppard fall out of his chair.
"Yes, I wanted to give you your schedule and um… although you're not showing it, might I ask why you are so happy?" inquired Sheppard sweatdropping.
"I got to see Jaden even though he doesn't remember me," said Chazz taking his schedule. "It was also one of the most painful moments in my life."
"I see, are you going to try and get him to remember you?" asked Sheppard. "Chazz, I can also tell that you have suffered great pain from seeing Jaden as well, since he doesn't remember you."
"Yes, Jaden treasured those memories, so he would want to get them back," replied Chazz as he looked over his schedule. "I too, want Jaden to remember those time s we spent together as well."
"Good, and I'm glad to see that you're feeling better," said Sheppard crossing his arms.
"Thank you sir," thanked Chazz.
Just them Jaden came into the room and Chazz couldn't help but stare at Jaden's swinging curvy hips. He had to admit Jaden had gone through quite changes since he last saw him, but they were changes that Chazz liked. When Jaden saw Chazz staring he gave him a funny look and walked up to Sheppard's desk.
"You wanted to see me Sheppard?" asked Jaden with a serious tone of voice.
"Yes, I wanted you to help Chazz here to get used to getting around Duel Academy since he's new and I've already put him into all of your classes as well," said Sheppard gesturing towards Chazz. "So it's a simple job for you to do now."
"All right then," replied Jaden until he recognized Chazz. "Oh I'm sorry you were the guy I met at the dock earlier, aren't you?"
"Yeah, sorry if I freaked you out back there," apologized Chazz.
"No, it's okay. But, I can't help but feel as if I've met you before," said Jaden. "It's not only that, but it feels as if he was more than just a friend to me as well."
Just then Jaden had a memory flash in front of him for split second. It was of the time that Chazz had first embraced Jaden and when Jaden had opened up to Chazz. The brunette's hand flew to his forehead and he fell to his knees. Chazz was at Jaden's side within a split second.
"I-I'm okay, but what was that?" wondered Jaden getting up.
"What was what?" asked Chazz standing up as well. "If that was a memory, then Jaden's got a rough road ahead of him."
"I don't know, but I saw you hugging me and I was talking to you about something," replied Jaden looking confused. "Those images, they were so real, but they couldn't be real could they?"
"It was probably a memory," replied Sheppard.
"But I've never met Chazz until today! Why would I have a memory like that!?" argued Jaden. "Even if they were memories, why can't I remember anything more about Chazz then!?"
"That's something that you're going to have to figure out yourself," continued Sheppard crossing his arms. "Chazz, why not you walk with Jaden to your next class."
"That's fine by me. What about you Jaden?" inquired Chazz. "It still hurts a lot knowing that Jaden doesn't remember me, but it hurts even more when I see that he doesn't except the memories that he is beginning to remember."
"Okay, let's go then," smiled Jaden as the two of them walked out the door.
Once Sheppard was alone, he got up and turned in his chair to the window. He looked to the sky and sighed.
"Chazz, he's starting to remember with you just being here. I just hope that this will help rather than hurt you," thought Sheppard aloud.
By now, Chazz and Jaden had reached their class and had taken their seats. Although throughout the lesson, Jaden couldn't focus because of his memory flashes. It was starting to give him a headache and Chazz was noticing it too.
"Darn, why is this happening to me? I think I'm gonna-" thought Jaden before falling unconscious.
"JADEN!" shouted Chazz, Haou, and Jesse in union.
"Hey Jaden! Can you hear me!?" yelled Chazz pulling the brunette into his arms. "Damn, this is all my fault I just know it!"
"He's out cold, you should take him to the nurse," suggested Haou.
"Okay, I'll be back then," said Chazz picking Jaden up bridal style and leaving the room.
Once Chazz reached the nurse's office, he laid Jaden done on one of the beds and went back to class. Although what everyone else didn't know, was that Jaden's mind was in turmoil. Ever since Chazz arrived, Jaden's memories resurfaced little by little, the good and the bad.
"Where am I?" thought Jaden as he looked around at his surroundings. "it's this apartment again."
Jaden turned to see himself and Chazz walking into the apartment with an armload of groceries.
"Jeeze Chazz, we need to get some real food sometime and not just junk food," sighed Jaden putting a bag of groceries on the kitchen table.
"Sorry, I'm just not used to having somebody around to help out with the cooking and stuff," replied Chazz putting the soup cans in the cabinet.
"Well maybe I can-EEP!!" squealed Jaden when he felt Chazz lick the shell of his ear.
"Aw, don't worry Jaden, it's just little old me," whispered Chazz into Jaden's ear seductively.
"Are you implying something Chazzy," giggled Jaden.
"I might, I might not," smirked Chazz walking off.
"Are you saying that you want `to got at it`?" questioned Jaden crossing his arms.
"I'm not saying that you have to! It's just that…well..it's the hormones!!" blushed Chazz.
"Actually, I'd like that," purred Jaden into Chazz's ear from behind.
"Now that's something that I like to hear," said Chazz picking up Jaden bridal style.
"Kya! Go easy on me okay Chazzy?" blushed Jaden suddenly turning shy.
"Sure, what ever you say," smirked Chazz.
"Oh god," shuddered Jaden. "Now there are some things that I don't want to remember…"
After Chazz took Jaden into the bedroom the memory ended. Jaden's surroundings then changed, the next memory was of a Christmas party at Jaden's old home. Everyone was there except for Haou who was on a mission.
"Is this another memory?" wondered Jaden watching himself and Chazz walk in.
"Hey everyone how's it going!?" cheered Jaden.
"Hey, Chazz, Jaden! You're under the mistletoe!" squealed Jesse laughing.
"Jesse!" snapped Jim.
"The blunnette's right Jaden," said Chazz looking up.
"EEP!" blushed Jaden when Chazz pressed his lips against his own.
"HOE!!!???" screeched Jaden in his head as he watched the scene.
Everyone in the room froze up and stared. When it was over Jaden was beet red and Chazz was smirking to himself.
"Mate, better not make Jaden cry or else, got it?" warned Jim pointing a soup ladel at Chazz.
"O-okay," shuddered Chazz.
"Invite me to the wedding!" shouted Jesse.
"Don't forget to let us help you decorate!" yelled Blair and Alexis in union.
"Okay," smiled Jaden.
"So what's the baby's name going to be?" blurted Jesse.
Everyone in the room froze again, dropping whatever they were holding including their mouths. Jim then came over and bopped Jesse over the head and said how it was for him to have said something like that. Jaden turned beet red again and passed out cold. After reviving Jaden the party continued.
The scene changed again, this time, it of the time when Chazz had lost Jaden. The brunette shivered as he watched the scene.
"What is this?" shuddered Jaden.
"You're gone!" yelled Aster swinging his axe down on Chazz.
"Crap!" swore Chazz.
Jaden's eyes widened when he saw himself fly in between the two slayers. He shook uncontrollable when he saw his blood fly everywhere. Then Chazz took the fall as well.
"Th-this is horrible, I-I-I want to wake up," cried Jaden holding his head while watching the scene. "This memory! It's horrible!!"
"Jaden," said Chazz crawling towards Jaden.
"Ch..azz," whispered Jaden reaching out an holding Chazz's hand.
Jaden forced himself to watch the rest of the scene, realizing that this was the part of his life that was missing. It pained him knowing that he had left Chazz alone that day.
"Don't worry Chazz, you'll be able to find me again, I promise…"
Once those words were said a bright light consumed Jaden. He woke up in the nurse's office and shot upright in bed. After taking in his surroundings Jaden quietly snuck out of the nurse's office. Then the brunette ran down all the halls of the academy in an attempt to find Chazz. Finally Jaden found Chazz standing at the lighthouse.
"CHAZZ!" shouted Jaden runing up to the black haired teen and embracing him.
"Jaden? What're you-" said Chazz. "Does he remember everything already?"
"Chazz, I remember everything! I know it was you I've been waiting for all these years," cried Jaden burying his face into Chazz's chest. "I'm glad that I we're back together like I said.."
"Jaden, you don't know how much I've missed you," replied Chazz hugging Jaden as well. "He remembers, I'm so glad. Now I'll make sure that I'll be able to protect him this time."
"I love you so much Chazz," smiled Jaden. "It's a feeling that I never want to lose again."
"Me too," answered Chazz placing Jaden's locket around his neck. "Now I can return something that is yours to you."
"Thank you Chazz," thanked Jaden holding the locket close. "This is also one of those precious gifts that I don't ever want to lose."
"Your welcome Jaden," said Chazz leaning his forehead against Jaden's.
So the two teens held hands and Chazz lead Jaden all the way to the school roof. There they watched the sunset until Jaden broke the silence.
"Chazz, do remember if I've ever sung to you?" asked Jaden looking down.
"No, I don't think you ever did," replied Chazz. "Actually I never knew that he could sing."
"Do you want me to sing for you right now?" blushed Jaden taking one of Chazz's hands into his own. "I usually don't sing in front of others, but this time it's special and I want to so sing for Chazz anyway."
"Sure, I'd love to hear you sing," smiled Chazz as Jaden opened his mouth to sing.
Above and Beyond all my hopes and all my dreams
Frozen in time and everlasting scene
Seasons have come and many seasons went
And now at the rainbow's end
You are my sunshine on a cloudy day
You make all the icicles melt away
Suddenly life's a warm and brighter place, now that you're here with me
Your love is taking me high, adrift in the sky, my spirit's in flight
No one could ever compare to your love
Above and Beyond all the clouds
Above and beyond all the stars into heaven
Above and Beyond, as far as I can see
You are the only one my everything
You bring the sun a smile to my face
The highlight of all my days
I was surrounded walls were closing in
So deep inside no one could find the way
Out of the darkness with your helping hand and into the light again
Your love is taking me high, adrift in the sky, my spirit's in flight
No one could ever compare to your love
Above and Beyond all the clouds
Above and beyond all the stars into heaven
Oh, there's nothing that I can't do,
With you I feel brand new
I dedicate this song to you….
Your love is taking me high, adrift in the sky, my spirit's in flight
No one could ever compare to your love
Above and Beyond all the clouds
Above and beyond all the stars into heaven…..
Taking a deep breath Jaden smiled when his song was finished. Speechless Chazz smiled as well and leaned his forehead against Jaden's and cried. Jaden too, started crying.
"Did you like it?" asked Jaden.
"I loved it, it really made me realized how much I missed you all these years," replied Chazz gripping Jaden's hands with both his hands.
"I think that, even if I didn't remember you Chazz, you were my guiding light all these lonely years," explained Jaden as more tears dripped down his face.
"You were mine as well, without those final words you left me, I don't think that I would have been able to keep searching for you," said Chazz. "But what about Aster? Does he know you're here?"
"No, Sheppard put up a barrier, so Aster can't sense my presence here," replied Jaden.
"I'm glad for that," smiled Chazz.
"Chazz," smiled Jaden.
Slowly Chazz leaned in to close the gap between them until he heard Haou's familiar angry voice.
"CHAAAAAZZZZZ!!!" roared Haou rushing onto the scene with Jesse who clinging onto Haou in order to slow him down. "YOU MADE JADEN CRY!!!"
"Haou! Stop it!" screeched Jesse still not letting go. "What if Moma Jim finds out!"
"Scew it! CHAZZ! PREPARE TO DIE!!" exclaimed Haou materializing his jinryu.
"Aw man! Gotta run!" shouted Chazz letting go of Jaden hands and runing across the roof. "And he just has to appear now!"
"GET BACK HERE AND FIGHT LIKE A MAN!!" yelled Haou running after the black haired teen.
"OOF! Haou you loser! You never listen do you!" shouted Jesse who finally let go of Haou.
"Jesse are you okay?" asked Jaden helping his brother up.
"I'm fine, but I think you should be worried about Chazz," pointed out Jesse.
Jaden to turned to see Haou trying to slash Chazz to bits while Chazz was running for dear life. Chazz hadn't even materialized his scythe, which meant that he had no intention of fighting back against Haou.
"HAOU! STOP IT!! CHAZZ DIDN"T DO ANYTHING WRONG!!" screamed Jaden but to no avail. "Of all times and Haou chooses not to listen now!?"
"URAGH!! CHAAAZZZ!! YOU'RE GONNA PAY!!" exclaimed Haou taking another swing at Chazz. "QUIT MOVING LIKE A WEASEL!!"
"Trust me, if I did I'd be in a lot of pain! And should you be listening to your brother right now!?" questioned Chazz.
"BUT YOU MADE JADEN CRY!!" retorted Haou.
"STOP IT PLEASE!!" begged Jaden squeezing his eyes shut. "God, why does he have to so thick headed like me!?"
"ENOUGH!!!!!"
Both Haou and Chazz stopped running and they all turned to see Jim standing at the roof's doorway with his arms crossed. Haou gulped realizing how pissed Jim looked. The aussie then marched over and yanked the gold eyed brunette up by his collar.
"So, all of a sudden you think that you're so high and mighty that you stop listening to what your brothers are saying huh?" growled Jim giving Haou a light shake.
"But Chazz made Jaden cry!" retorted Haou.
"Dummy! I was crying because I was happy!" shouted Jaden. "Geeze sometimes I wish that you weren't so dense!"
"HUH!?" yelped Haou as his eyes widened.
"I tried to tell you that," sweatdropped Jesse.
"So, now I think that there's an apology in order huh?" pointed out Jim glaring at Haou. "Well?"
"I'm sorry Jaden," apologized Haou dematerializing his jinryu.
"And?" pressed everyone else.
"I'm sorry Chazz," finished Haou. "There, everyone happy?"
"Very," smiled Jaden.
Me: WOHOO! And Chazz and Jaden were reunited!
Chibi-Chaos: But things don't end there!
Me: Next chapter's gonna be even better.
Jaden: Now keep an eye out for Mute, cause it's gonna be updated now.
Me: Now let's take care of disclaimers and stuff.
Chazz: Pompom25 doesn't own Yu-Gi-Oh GX.
Haou: The song used in the last chapter was Hollow, by Trish Thuy Trang.
Jesse: The song that Jaden sung in this chapter was Above and Beyond, also by Trish.
Chibi-Chaos: Now don't forget to review pompom25 loves them!
Me: See you next time!