Lets see how this can go from where I started, shall we? Enjoy.

The New Deck part 1

Mindy and Syrus were looking threw some cards that Dorothy gave them, but then Mindy sighs. "What cards can be useful to be able to actually be a good deck? Since the only card I could save from the river was my Rescue Cat."

"Why did you keep that card?" asked Syrus, curious.

"Well, it was the first card I got when I was a kid. If it wasn't for my mom getting me this card, I don't think I would've been interested in Dueling in the first place," said Mindy with a small smile.

"That sounds cool," smiled Syrus, as Mindy smiled back.

"Hey you two." A voice said, as they turned to see a overweigh woman with dark brown hair, glasses, and a familiar brown and dark brown cat.

"Oh, hey Miss Dorothy." Mindy said with a smile, as she noticed a small pile of cards. "What's that?"

"A new shipment I remembered we got yesterday. Here," said Dorothy, handing her the small packet.

Mindy began to open, and took the cards out and saw their names; the Gladiator Beasts. "What are they?" asked Mindy, confused.

"No idea. Maybe Doctor Crowler knows?" asked Syrus. Mindy nod as they went, as Syrus left the money she would need for the deck.

Dorothy smiled at the cat and asks, "They make a cute couple, huh Pharaoh?" The cat just meowed a bit at that.

(Elsewhere)

Jaden and Chazz were talking while Alexis was with them, as they saw Mindy and Syrus walking past them, as Chazz looked confused. "Why is Syrus with her again?"

"No clue." Alexis said with a shrug. "But the two seem to be going to Dr. Crowler's room."

"Why do you think that?" asked Jaden, looking clueless.

"Because the room's that way, slacker." Chazz said, smacking his forehead.

"Easy there boss. No need to be so mean," said Ojama Yellow, as Chazz just swats the spirit away.

Alexis sighs and says, "I think I know what the problem was yesterday."

"What?" asked both of the boys, confused?

"More then likely that Helena girl, right?" asked Blair, coming over with a concerned look.

"Yeah. She's dueled against Jasmine and me each. We did beat her, but Mindy wasn't able to," Alexis sighs as she continued. "She even went low enough by calling Mindy's deck 'worthless'."

"That is just low." Jaden said in an angry tone. "I mean, who goes that low to insult both a duelist and her deck?"

"Yeah. I know I did that when I was at that level, but never to a fellow Obelisk," Chazz said, also annoyed.

Blair nods and says "Yeah. I hope what ever new cards Mindy got will put that witch in her place!"

Alexis nods and then Jasmine comes in and says "Yeah. Though I think I know why she accepted Syrus's help."

"Why?" asked the three others, confused. Jasmine and Alexis sighs at this, as they looked confused.

"Seriously, what are you talking about?" asked Blair.

"Well…" Alexis began, as she whispered the rest to the others.

(In Crowler's office)

Dr. Crowler was looking threw the new deck of Mindy's, as he says "Very impressive, young lady. This is a rather confusing deck, since most of these cards are very hard to use unless you have the right cards. Did you save any cards from your old deck?"

"Just my Rescue Cat, why?" asked Mindy, as Crowler sighs.

"You might need more then that to help with that deck," sighed Crowler, rubbing his temples. "You see, they're very battle-happy, and will switch out during the end of a battle phase, so you should decide on what to do about some events that could occur in a duel."

Mindy nods and says, "Got it, teach," as she collected the cards from Crowler's deck and went with Syrus.

Crowler sighs and says, "Is she seeing that ex-Silfer? Ah well, can't say I can control the heart."

(At Bastion's place)

Bastion was relaxing in his room, writing down more formulas on his walls, when he heard a knocking. "Hmm?" asked Bastion, going to the door to see Syrus and Mindy. "Yes?"

"We're here for your help." Syrus said, motioning to Mindy.

"Syrus told me you're the best at making strategy, right?" asked Mindy, as Bastion nods. "Well…think you can help me make a deck out of these cards?" She shows him the new cards she got.

"Interesting." Bastion said, as he began looking threw the cards. He nods and says "I got just the cards." He went to a small case and hands a few to her.

Mindy looked threw and asks "Only 11?"

"That's all you need." Bastion said, with a small smile. He then begins to write down some strategies for her, as he says, "Use these wisely. Remember; if they don't work, just go with what you think is right."

Mindy nods and says, "Got it. Come on Syrus, we got some practicing to do!" Syrus nods as the two ran out, as Bastion chuckles.

"Ah, young love. Though I wonder if Alexis ever told him about Mindy's crush on him?" Bastion wondered, but he then shrugs and gets back to writing his own strategies.

(Meanwhile)

"WHAT?" said the three in front of Alexis, as she and Jasmine covered their ears?

"Jeez you guys are loud." Jasmine said, rubbing her ears.

"You mean that Mindy, your friend Mindy, has a crush on Syrus?" asked Blair, surprised to say the least.

"Talk about shocking. Since when did she have a thing for that shrimp?" asked Chazz, confused.

"Since the GX tournament." Alexis explained. "She actually saw a couple duels with Syrus as a winner. She told me that she was impressed on how well Syrus did."

Jasmine nods and says "Yeah. Plus I do notice her staring at him sometimes during class, so I'm not sure on how this will turn out later."

"Who knows, maybe Syrus will ask her out," joked Blair with a giggle, as Jaden shrugs.

"Who knows, Blair…who knows?" Jaden said with a shrug, as he looked out the window where they saw Syrus and Mindy heading for the Obelisk Dorm.

End of Chapter 2

Sorry for the cliffhanger, but I don't think you guys would want it to be to long a wait. Also, for those that don't know, I didn't make up the Gladiator Beast cards, I actually found out about them recently. But since I gave Helena an Amazon deck, maybe that would be a good mix into the story.

Anyway, please Read, Review and Suggest away!