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Chapter 4 Thought and Reflection

The rest of that day, Brett stayed in his dorm, thinking about his opponent and why he was the target of those attacks. He could not face the others yet, he was sure they did not want him around after all the trouble he brought. He stared through his deck while laying on his bed, awake, staring into space just thinking about the events so far. He wondered if coming to Duel Academy was the right choice.

Day turned to night as he just sat there, and the time soon closed in on midnight. Brett was no closer to the answers he desired than he was ten hours ago. Suddenly he heard a knock as Jaden, Jesse, as well as Hasleberry broke in to his room. "Hey Brett, how's it going? We got worried, are you alright? I mean, we have not seen you for a while." said Jaden, walking over towards him.

"I'm fine. I have just been thinking about stuff."

Blair was awake when she heard the events happening, since Brett's room was right above hers. She could hear there voices since Jaden had no idea about how to be quiet. Her curiosity interested her enough to crack open her door, and since Brett's door was opened, she was able to hear the conversation.

"Geez Brett, you're thinking of leaving? Why?" questioned Jaden.

"Because after today, I'm convinced that coming here was a bad choice."

"You cannot hold that against yourself, it was not your fault. Come on. We shall all go for a walk and we'll talk about everything, okay?" said Jaden.

Blair's curiosity was growing; this was interesting. Brett was leaving the island. She wondered about it before quickly getting changed back to her clothes, then quickly checking to see where Brett and the others were. the guys had finally coaxed Brett into taking that walk; Brett and the others were already on their way. Blair snuck out, following them along their path. Soon she caught up with them as they had stopped near the waterfall. Blair thought this was so cool. She could spy on Jaden, maybe she would find something new about him.

Song 1 Under The apple tree

She hid behind a tree that was close enough, so she could get a good earful of what they were saying. She got into position as she overheard Brett speak first, "guys I think I'm going to leave. 'Cause of the fact that I'm the reason that guy kidnapped Blair."

"What you taking about Brett, that is not your fault" pronounced Jaden.

"Yeah, it was that guy with the white hair's fault!" said Hasleberry.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence guys, but I have no friends here, and I came here just to beat Jaden, I do not deserve to be here."

"Well, I think you do and so does Shirley here" Brett and the others looked over to see Jim Cook with his pet crocodile strapped to his back, "I mean come on, heroes don't usually beat them selves up this bad. Let me ask you why you really came here. I'm not sure of your reasons, but you're a great duelist, and these guys must be your friends. Otherwise, why would they be trying to stop you from leaving?" Jaden and the others smiled in a bashful way.

"Yeah, that's why we brought you out here Brett, we did not want to see you leave" exclaimed Jaden.

"Yeah, I mean the way you dueled today in that setup was awesome, you were amazing even though you faced bad odds; and even worse you took all those shocks. If you're wondering me and Shirley saw you're duel when we were relaxing by the coast."

"Yeah, that girl that you worked so hard to save; then she goes to Jaden instead of you. And after you put your life on the line for hers. All you took for her was all the blasts off electricity to your body; then all of the life point damage too. Then you just saved her from that exploding chair before blocking the explosion. It's not like you just stood by; she is pretty ungrateful if you ask me." As Jesse spoke heart sunk; she had done nothing for Brett, her real hero.

With all that he had done for her yesterday, she had never thanked him or even shown any gratitude. She started to feel real bad about this; she never had thanked her hero who had saved her life twice in a single day. As she sunk down her back against the tree suddenly Brett piped up; "it's not her fault guys, she likes Jaden more then me. Besides if it was not for me then she would have never been in that situation in the first place."

"Oh I get it know;" as Jesse got real close to him. "That's why you came here this year you like Blair don't you, that's why Jaden was you're target; you wanted to show Blair you're better and win her over right?"

Brett was speechless; he blushed turning his head away from Jesse. Jesse moved in fornt of Brett's face; looking down at his shoes. "You really you like her?" questioned Jaden.

Suddenly Brett felt a nudge against his back; a small little dragon appeared from behind him giving a little roar, looking quite frustrated at Brett. "Whoa a duel spirit;" Jesse was surprised to see one; Ruby his duel spirit jumped up on his shoulder clear as day to everyone.

"Whoa never seen real duel monsters; did you guys just get those?" Jim questioned.

"We have always had them, but never has anyone else seen them. I have Ruby here; Jaden has Winged Kuriboh, and I guess Brett has this little guy." The shy winged creature appeared behind Jaden; all of the spirits were clearly visible too everyone.

"It's name is Red Eyes Black Chick, but I call him Red for short. He has an ability that allows him to be seen by people who normally cannot see him. But he causes more trouble with this ability; course he is really quite shy most of the time. It looks like it transfers to other duel spirits as well." Red continued to nudge Brett; letting little roars go to express his discontent with his master.

"Sounds like he wants you to tell the truth as well Brett." Jesse laughed a little after he finished speaking. Jaden was still amazed; Brett had a duel spirit too and he was a world class duelist.

"Fine, I like Blair that is why I came to Duel Academy. That is why I challenged Jaden and was so determined. I developed hate because Jaden was the only thing she cared about; I could not stand it. At that point, beating Jaden became my reason for my actions; I was such a fool. I cannot even accept forgiveness for my actions; all I can do is do is try to repay all of you for your friendship that you have shown me."

"Well that's good to hear. Hey Brett did you get any injuries from that duel? I mean you did block an explosion," Jesse questioned with a rather serious tone.

"Well the impact hurt but I'm fine;" they all looked at him seriously doubting his statement. "guess you did not believe that huh? My back is a little burned and I have some bruises but I'm fine really."

"Sweet looks like the old Brett is back; maybe I can finally get a real duel out of him." Jaden said as he hoped up to his feat, stretching his limbs. "Maybe sometime, but I really have to thank you guys for believing in me. I promise I shall repay you all."

Blair was shocked; that explained a lot of why Brett was the way he was. She felt really bad about the fact she had not figured it out sooner. There had to be some way to make it up to Brett. She sat there thinking about the situation; Brett liked her enough to save her life twice and take on Jaden. She had always admired him as a duelist; his skill was incredible. Blair thought about Brett and her feelings; was it possible she was falling for someone other then Jaden? Before she could think further on the situation, Brett spoke up; "well if I have friends her. I guess I could stay for a bit longer."

Blair was happy to hear he was staying; maybe she could convince him to stay somehow. He was her hero after all, and Blair was going to thank Brett properly. Jaden was ecstatic; "sweet Brett is going to stay. We got a first class duelist as our friend; but we better get back and get some sleep we got a big day tomorrow, and unfortunately we got class as well."

As the guys left; Blair sat there thinking about Brett. She was now determined to make him stay. After a few minutes she got up and walked back to the dorm She had a big day too; but else where new enemies began to plot.

"So you know what you are to do? Push him to his limits, and you shall be rewarded. His weakness is the girl, so use it!" The shadowed figure spoke in a deep voice with passion.

"Yes master, we shall do it as a team;" the twin voices spoke simultaneously to the large shadow.

"Remember make sure he uses all his power, even after the duel!" as the two hired duelist left, leaving the remaining character to chuckle in the shadows.