I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX. This is a slightly altered version of season two.

Part One

Incredible, thought Aster Phoenix as he strolled back to his boat. Just incredible. He was still reeling from his loss to Jaden Yuki. He had originally agreed to a midnight duel to determine the fate of the Slifer Red dorm. He didn't really care about such a trivial matter, but Satorius insisted that he participate.

So, he showed up to find that his opponent would be Alexis Rhodes. He looked forward to beating another student and one who was likely to be as strong as Jaden…for a student that is. He was not going to lose to a mere student. He was a pro after all and he had assurances that his victory was destiny; an irony as his cards were the Destiny Heroes.

Just as he and Alexis were about to duel, Jaden showed up, having disappeared after losing to Aster. He claimed to have been to space and got some new cards. Aster had been skeptical of Jaden's claims as they sounded ridiculous but as the duel progressed, his doubts faded away and then vanished completely when the duel ended in his defeat.

That brought Aster heading to his boat two days later after his loss, puzzling over the outcome he had witnessed. I was told I would beat Jaden and I did only to lose now in a rematch. Did Satorius know that Jaden would reappear and that's why he made me go to that duel? Now that I think about it, Satorius has been acting strange lately. He always supported me, gave me recommendations, been almost like a father to me. Now he's obsessed with fate and tarot card readings, using the latter to predict my victories which he never did before. He's also taken an interest in Jaden which I can understand now but if he wants to be Jaden's future manager, why have me duel and beat him? Aster's head spun with questions and observations that had no answers or explanations, at least not yet.

He boarded his boat and headed for Satorius' room. He raised a fist to knock but Satorius said, "Come in, Aster. I knew you were coming." Aster scowled at the arrogant tone he heard before entering. He stood in the doorway staring at the back of Satorius' chair.

"You did well, Aster."

"I lost. How is that doing well? You owe me some answers. You've changed lately, always speaking of fate, of seeing the light, predicting people's futures with tarot cards, and my victories as well. Why?"

There was silence and then Satorius said, "Your fate and Jaden's fate are tied together. I have foreseen it and both of you will be with me."

"That's not an answer."

"Oh, but it is an answer."

"Not one that answers my questions." Aster went to Satorius' right side and saw the tarot cards on the table again. Some were face-down while others were face-up. "Although," he added slowly. "It does answer why you're interested in him, if you've seen his fate tied to mine."

"Indeed. Can I count on you to bring him to his destined fate?"

"I guess so. Could you tell me anything about how our fates are tied together?"

"Certainly. Bring out your deck."

Aster pulled out his deck and Satorius put two fingers on it to take back the magic he had put into it that was meant to make Jaden see the light, only something went wrong. No matter, he thought as Aster put away his deck. I have a backup plan. One that will succeed.

Satorius then put those same two fingers to Aster's chest and then magic, unseen by Aster as it left his deck, flowed into the young man who noticed it this time. "What was that?" Aster asked.

"Regrettably, I have given you a curse that is necessary to bring Jaden to us."

"A…curse?" Aster backed away. Curses were never a good thing.

"Yes and it will soon activate. It will be painful for this first time, but you will gain some positive perks from it."

"Activate? Painful?" he repeated before he gasped as a pulse went through him and a burning was felt, forcing him to his knees, his arms wrapped around his stomach.

A low growl sounded and Aster crossed his eyes to see his nose and jaws pushing out into a snout and he felt his teeth sharpen as well as new teeth appearing. The muzzle had a layer of silver fur that matched his hair. An itching on his fingers made him unwrap his arms and he stared at his hands. His nails had become long sharp claws, his fingers were shrinking away, and his hands were covered in fur. He soon had paws with extended claws instead of hands.

His breathing became fast and hard at what he was seeing. He was transforming into either a monster or an animal. Thus far, he failed to see how this would bring Jaden to them. His body then felt hot and he found his clothes fading away to reveal that he was covered in silver fur and had become quite muscular as well.

He felt his legs pop and crunch as they re-shaped themselves and a yelp escaped his muzzle from the pain. He then whined as he felt pain in his tailbone, feet, and ears. His blue eyes became blue-gold ones and a howl emerged that was cut short by a gasp as it hit Aster what he had become. I've been cursed as a werewolf!

He whirled around to face Satorius with anger and confusion. "But how is this supposed to bring Jaden to us?" he asked through his sharp teeth.

"Surely, you can figure that out, Aster. You are a werewolf, after all."

Aster stared with his muzzle slightly parted as the answer came to him. "You…want me to bite Jaden; to make him a werewolf."

"Precisely. Your bite, anytime day or night, will influence him to come to me and both of you being werewolves is how your fates are tied together."

"Wait. You're going to leave me like this? What about my pro career?"

"Relax, my boy. I will present you with a charm that will keep you in human form at night as long as you wear it. I only ask that you wear it when you need to be human. You will change to a wolf at night the rest of the time. Now," Satorius stood and faced Aster, looming over the werewolf. He pointed at him. "Aster, go outside and learn how to move and use your new body."

Aster felt his body stiffen before he turned and walked stiffly from the room and the boat. Once he was on the island, his body felt less stiff and he growled angrily. He gave me an order and my body obeyed. He has control over me as long as he can point and order me.

Aster decided to do what he had been told to do for he was curious about how to consciously move as a wolf. He spent time to coordinate his limbs in walking, trotting, and running. He directed his paws to carry him into the island's woods. His first few steps were slow and cautious for the shadows were dark and he wished he had a flashlight, although it would have been hard to work a flashlight with paws.

Aster then blinked rapidly as the darkness lightened a bit. He then gave a short laugh. "I'm a wolf and wolves have night vision," he said. He walked confidently into the forest and then stopped at one point, closed his eyes, and focused on his other senses. He sensed his ears turning in different directions from each other as well as in the same direction. He heard subtle sounds as clearly as if they were close by. And yet, I know they're not. He kneaded the ground with his claws and found he liked the motion. He knew predators did that so as to creep up on prey silently, but he had no intention of hunting.

He heard the leaves rustle before a light breeze ruffled his fur and tickled his nose. He gave a small sneeze and then a sniff. He blinked twice as a rush of scents came through his nose. The surprising part was that he was able to identify each one.

These might be the positive perks Satorius mentioned, he thought as took another deep breath. And then again, maybe not. I have the eyesight, hearing, and sharp nose of a wolf because, right now, I am a wolf. Aster then left the woods to return to the boat and get some sleep.